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# The English Cocker Spaniel: temperament, price, health, and breeders
England
A cheerful, affectionate and sporty dog, highly appreciated by active families.
Size MediumLife expectancy 13–15 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €700 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 168](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=english-cocker-spaniel)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Affectionate: He readily seeks contact with his family and is gentle on a daily basis.
- Intelligent: He learns quickly and easily understands what is expected of him.
- Playful: His cheerful temperament makes him a pleasant companion for family activities.
- Versatile: He can accompany both family life and sporty, outdoor outings.
- Tendency to be overweight: A ration that is too generous or a lack of exercise quickly makes him gain weight.
- Need for exercise: He does not tolerate a life that is too sedentary or confined without long outings.
- Ear care: His drooping ears require regular care to limit infections.
- Exuberance to channel: His enthusiasm can complicate training if rules are not set early.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active families: He fits in well with a present, playful household that is ready to take him out often.
- Sporty owners: He willingly accompanies dynamic walks, outings in the forest and certain dog sports.
- Households with children: His affectionate and playful temperament makes him a good companion for family life.
- Urban life with availability: He can live in the city if his exercise needs are truly met.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: He needs daily activity and does not thrive in an overly inactive routine.
- Households with little availability: His balance depends on regular outings, interactions, and a minimum level of presence.
- Owners negligent about grooming: The coat and ears require regular care to stay in good condition.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
40 cmEnglish Cocker Spaniel
- Height at the withers
- 38–41 cm
- Weight
- 12–14 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, silky
- FCI group
- 8
- Origin
- England
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the English Cocker Spaniel in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The English Cocker Spaniel is among the oldest breeds of British spaniels. Recognized as a breed in its own right in 1873 when the Kennel Club was created, it distinguished itself as a hunting dog that flushes woodcocks, hence the name Cocker derived from woodcock. It was introduced in France by Paul Gaillard at the end of the 19th century and its standard was set in 1901.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The English Cocker Spaniel has a strong and compact body, with a firm and straight topline, a short and broad loin, a well-developed chest and well-sprung ribs. Its coat is medium-length to long, flat, never wavy or curly, with a silky texture, with feathering on the legs and hindquarters. Its lobed ears are set low and furnished with long silky fringes, its brown to dark brown eyes express intelligence and gentleness, and its tail is carried horizontally. The coat may be solid, bicolour, tricolour or roan.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The English Cocker Spaniel is a cheerful, lively, intelligent and affectionate dog. Gentle, docile and pleasant to live with, it readily seeks to please its owner, is playful with children and makes an excellent companion as long as it can get regular exercise.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very active, the English Cocker Spaniel likes daily outings, long walks, the forest and sporting activities. He prefers the countryside and life in the open air, but can adapt to the city and indoor life if he gets enough exercise and real time to burn off energy each day.
Training
## Training and socialization
Very intelligent, the English Cocker Spaniel easily assimilates what it is taught. The main difficulty is to channel its enthusiasm and exuberance, which makes early training based on games, rewards, firmness and gentleness useful.
Budget
## Price and budget for the English Cocker Spaniel
The purchase price of the English Cocker Spaniel generally remains moderate for such a popular breed, but it must be considered along with the cost of coat maintenance, daily activity and health monitoring.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-cocker-spaniel/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The English Cocker Spaniel is generally robust and can live up to around fifteen years in good conditions. However, the breed requires particular attention to weight, to the care of the long ears to limit ear infections, and to the screening for certain hereditary ocular, orthopedic, cardiac or renal conditions.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-cocker-spaniel/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The English Cocker Spaniel needs a good-quality diet, suited to its age, its activity and its body condition. As it gains weight easily, its ration must be monitored carefully and adjusted without excess.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-cocker-spaniel/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The English Cocker Spaniel has largely left its mark on popular culture. It can notably be found with Bill in the comic strip Boule et Bill, with Lady in Lady and the Tramp, and with Bambou in the film of the same name, all references that illustrate its image as an endearing, cunning dog close to its family.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the English Cocker Spaniel
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the English Cocker Spaniel live in an apartment?
Yes, it can adapt to apartment or city living if it benefits from long daily walks and sufficient physical exercise.
### Is the English Cocker Spaniel easy to train?
It understands quickly and learns well, but its enthusiasm and assertive character require early, consistent, and positive training.
## Find a English Cocker Spaniel breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most English Cocker Spaniel breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine26](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/nouvelle-aquitaine) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Hauts-de-France24](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/hauts-de-france) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Brittany18](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/brittany) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes18](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Occitanie15](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/occitanie) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Normandy13](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/normandy) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Grand Est12](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/grand-est) [English Cocker Spaniel breeders in Centre-Val de Loire11](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/centre-val-de-loire)
### English Cocker Spaniel breeders by country
[311 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/united-kingdom) [168 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel) [153 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/germany) [147 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/italy) [45 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/denmark) [21 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/austria) [21 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/netherlands) [12 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/finland) [12 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/spain) [3 breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel/belgium)
[All breeders of English Cocker Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel)
## Ready to welcome a English Cocker Spaniel?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-cocker-spaniel)
## Compare English Cocker Spaniel with other breeds
- [English Cocker Spaniel vs. Brittany Spaniel](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/english-cocker-spaniel-vs-brittany)
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