Cocker Spaniels

I had been to the Annual Dog Show in Hyderabad. Got to see a lot of dog breeds there. One of my favourites was the Cocker Spaniel. They are such lovely dogs. I later learnt that there are 2 types of Cocker Spaniels - the American Cocker Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel. I guess I saw the English Cocker Spaniel.


The most fascinating feature of the Cocker Spaniel,I feel, are its drooping silky ears and those large expressive eyes. I noticed Cockers in a myriad of colors, ranging from - jet black to black & white, to tan, to brown to white and brown.

Cockers are well known for their friendly, quiet, playful and affectionate nature. They make very good family pets. But are equally good as flushing dogs. They are used in hunting to retrieve birds. They do well as performance dogs in the Dog shows too.

One of the most famous Cockers is the character of 'Lady' in the Walt Disney movie - Lady and the Tramp.