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The Cocker Spaniel has remained one of the most popular breeds of dogs around the world for many decades. Few American are aware, however, that from the worldwide perspective, the well known Cocker-Spaniel is the English variety. Outside the United States, there are Cocker Spaniels and American Cocker Spaniels, the reverse of what is true here. The English Cocker Spaniel retains his popularity for a variety of reasons. First his compact size, averaging about 16 inches at the shoulder and about 30 pounds, is small enough be a practical house dog for a family of moderate means, but still large enough to be hardy. For comparison, English Cockers should be slightly larger than American Cockers, Beagles, Shetland Sheepdogs, Miniature Schnauzers, and Miniature Poodles, yet smaller than Springer Spaniels, Norwegian Elkhounds or Keeshoden. There are several breeds, particularly among the Terriers, that are in the same height ranger, but generally English Cockers are more sturdily built. The ideal coat which the English Cocker has retained for decades is flat and silky on the body with moderately long feathering on the ears, chest, belly and on the backs of the front and rear legs. This type of coat is attractive and easy to care for, requiring clipping around the head and ears only, and scissor trimming around the feet and tail for neatness, plus regular brushing and combing. Some may not have the ideal coat, being bushy or woolly. ...

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