American Cocker Spaniel

 🐾 Express story  

The American Cocker Spaniel is derived from the English Cocker Spaniel, and its creation dates back to 1881 in the United States, following the arrival of a pregnant female Cocker. This hunting dog quickly distinguished itself from the English Cocker and was recognized as a separate breed, valued for its hunting skills, particularly for its speed and endurance.  

 🐕 Portrait of the breed  

The American Cocker Spaniel is a compact, harmonious, and sturdy dog, known for its elegant appearance and joyful expression. Despite its modest size, it is an excellent working dog due to its speed and endurance. It is particularly affectionate and sociable, making it an ideal companion for families, even in apartments..  

 🔍 In short  

- Hypoallergenic: No  

- Weight: 10-13 kg (male), 9-12 kg (female)  

- Size: 37-39 cm (male), 34-36 cm (female)  

- Life expectancy: 12-15 years  

- Need for physical activity: 45 minutes to 1 hour per day  

 ❤️ Personnality & compatibility  

- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Protector: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

- Player: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆   

- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

Compatibility:  

- With the children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- With the unknows: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- In apartment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

> Good to know: Although the American Cocker Spaniel prefers wide open spaces, it easily adapts to apartment living if it can expend energy. It needs an active and available owner to provide the playtime and walks necessary for its well-being.  

 🛠 Hygiene & care  

- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

> It is recommended to brush the American Cocker Spaniel 2 to 3 times a week to maintain the quality of its coat and to have it groomed by a professional every 3 months.  

 💰 Budget  

- Purchase price: €700 to €900  

- Average annual cost: €450 to €950 (veterinarian, accessories, food)  

💡 Fun fact: The American Cocker Spaniel is often the favorite dog of families due to its cheerful and affectionate nature, and its sociable temperament makes it an excellent companion, including with other pets.