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Sportingsmall🌍 United Statesflushing and retrieving bird dog; companion
American Cocker Spaniel
Merry, affectionate, responsive, gentle
Popularity
722
Smallest sporting spaniel; merry, soft, and needs regular coat care and exercise.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
medium-length, silky, flat or slightly wavy, feathered
Colors
black, buff, chocolate, parti colors
Male height
14.5–15.5 in
Female height
13.5–14.5 in
Male weight
25–30 lb
Female weight
20–28 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2