American Cocker Spaniel

The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of sporting dog. It is a spaniel type dog that is closely related to the English Cocker Spaniel; the two breeds diverged during the 20th century due to differing breed standards in America and the UK. In the United States, the breed is usually called the Cocker Spaniel, while elsewhere in the world, it is called the American Cocker Spaniel in order to differentiate between it and its English cousin.

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• Amerikansk cocker spaniel
• American cocker

See Breed History information... including 

Breed History

THE ORIGIN OF THE COCKER SPANIEL and THE AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB  by Elaine E. Mathis

• https://americanspanielclub.org/about-the-asc/historical-archives/history-of-the-cocker-spaniel-and-the-asc/

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: FKC Database

Health Registries/Databases:

1. American Spaniel Club Health Registry | Health Database

HGTD American Cocker Spaniel

Modern Dog Magazine:

• https://moderndogmagazine.com/breeds/cocker-spaniel

Gun Dog Magazine:

Comeback of the Cocker Spaniel

Long stereotyped as “frilly” dogs, the diminutive American cocker spaniel is reclaiming its heritage as a capable performer afield.

• https://www.gundogmag.com/editorial/comeback-of-the-cocker-spaniel/360146

Breed Profile: American Cocker Spaniel

• https://www.gundogmag.com/editorial/breed-profile-american-cocker-spaniel/176202

JaneDogs

Cocker Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel (American)

This informative article contains a Comparison Between Cocker, Cocker (American) and Field Spaniel

• https://janedogs.com/cocker-spaniel-and-cocker-spaniel-american/

American Spaniel Club Foundation (Health Research Information & Reports)

• https://americanspanielclub.org/about-the-asc/who-we-are/ascf/
• http://www.asc-f.org/content/about-us

https://fccdl.in/0JF8ZYRMmL

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Canada: The American Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada
UK: American Cocker Spaniel Club of Great Britain
USA: American Spaniel Club
Finland: Amerikancockerspanielit ry