ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL CLUB of AMERICA
Breed Information
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. is pleased to offer information on the breed in the United States.
ARTICLES
July 2, 2019
A comparison of English Cocker Spaniels, American Cocker Spaniels, and English Springer Spaniels by Denise Gormish The following article was originally written to assist shelter workers […]
July 2, 2019
By Beth McKinney The Cocker Spaniel has remained one of the most popular breeds of dogs around the world for many decades. Few American are aware, […]
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For sources of books, CD-ROMs, magazines, and videos, visit our Media Resources page.
For sources of books, CD-ROMs, magazines, and videos, visit our Media Resources page.
COAT COLORS
What colors are possible?
Possible colors include the following: black, black/white, blue roan, liver, liver/white, liver roan, golden, red, red/white, red roan, orange/white, orange roan, lemon/white, lemon roan, sable and sable/white. Tan markings can occur on most of these color combinations. Blue roan is generally the most popular color.
What colors are acceptable?
Concerning color, the English Cocker Spaniels standard states “Various.” ECS fanciers love the variety of colors found in their breed. It is preferred that parti-colors be clearly marked, ticked or roaned. White feet on a solid colored dog is undesirable, but a little white on the throat is acceptable. Black & tans and liver & tans are considered solid colors.
For more information, see our web page English Cocker Spaniel Colors and Patterns. Includes genetic information and examples of coat colors and patterns.
Possible colors include the following: black, black/white, blue roan, liver, liver/white, liver roan, golden, red, red/white, red roan, orange/white, orange roan, lemon/white, lemon roan, sable and sable/white. Tan markings can occur on most of these color combinations. Blue roan is generally the most popular color.
What colors are acceptable?
Concerning color, the English Cocker Spaniels standard states “Various.” ECS fanciers love the variety of colors found in their breed. It is preferred that parti-colors be clearly marked, ticked or roaned. White feet on a solid colored dog is undesirable, but a little white on the throat is acceptable. Black & tans and liver & tans are considered solid colors.
For more information, see our web page English Cocker Spaniel Colors and Patterns. Includes genetic information and examples of coat colors and patterns.
GROOMING
The ECSCA provides several sources of information on grooming, from a grooming chart to a video.
You can also order a printed version. The ECSCA offers a simple conformation and pet grooming chart for $2.00. The chart includes a textural explanation and black and white drawings. Please send a self-addressed and stamped #10 envelope and payment. Send payment in US funds payable to: ECSCA, P.O. Box 252, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130
Books and Videos Grooming instructions are also included in “The English Cocker Spaniel Handbook”. By Beth McKinney and Kate Romanski. 3rd Edition. English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. 1989.
A video, “Bonnie Threlfall Grooming Workshop”, is also available. Filmed in Fort Worth at the 1999 National, this video is not a step-by-step grooming guide for those learning to groom. This tape does illustrate correct use of stone, hand stripping and advanced grooming techniques along with audience questions and “problem area” grooming.
Order online here
WEB SOURCES
There are many places on the web to get more information about English Cocker Spaniels. The following web sites may be helpful.
- Cocker Spaniel Club
- Internet breed FAQ written by Denise Gormish
- Cockers in the Field
The Breed standard defines the desired characteristics of a breed. Several web sources are available for the English Cocker Spaniel.
- The text of the English Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard, approved by the AKC.
- The English Cocker Spaniel Illustrated Breed Standard. This publication is available through the ECSCA, Inc. To order this book, see the Media section of this web site.
- The text of the FCI Breed Standard for the (English) Cocker Spaniel. Origin: Great Britain
You can also order a printed version. The ECSCA offers a simple conformation and pet grooming chart for $2.00. The chart includes a textural explanation and black and white drawings. Please send a self-addressed and stamped #10 envelope and payment. Send payment in US funds payable to: ECSCA, P.O. Box 252, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130
Books and Videos Grooming instructions are also included in “The English Cocker Spaniel Handbook”. By Beth McKinney and Kate Romanski. 3rd Edition. English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. 1989.
A video, “Bonnie Threlfall Grooming Workshop”, is also available. Filmed in Fort Worth at the 1999 National, this video is not a step-by-step grooming guide for those learning to groom. This tape does illustrate correct use of stone, hand stripping and advanced grooming techniques along with audience questions and “problem area” grooming.
Order online here
WEB SOURCES
There are many places on the web to get more information about English Cocker Spaniels. The following web sites may be helpful.
- Cocker Spaniel Club
- Internet breed FAQ written by Denise Gormish
- Cockers in the Field
The Breed standard defines the desired characteristics of a breed. Several web sources are available for the English Cocker Spaniel.
- The text of the English Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard, approved by the AKC.
- The English Cocker Spaniel Illustrated Breed Standard. This publication is available through the ECSCA, Inc. To order this book, see the Media section of this web site.
- The text of the FCI Breed Standard for the (English) Cocker Spaniel. Origin: Great Britain