Breed Standards for the English Cocker Spaniel
General Appearance:
Slightly taller than long, compactly built, and short coupled
Head:
Slightly oval eyes; Slightly flattened skull, with moderate stop; Softly contoured head, with soft expression; Low-set ears
Tail:
Docked tail, carried horizontally
Color:
Solid black, liver, or red, black and tan, liver and tan, and any of these colors on a white background either parti-colored, ticked or roan
Size:
Weight: male: 28-34 lb; female: 26-32 lb
Height: male: 16-17”; female 15-16”
Gait:
Powerful and ground covering
Coat:
Medium length, silky in texture, and either flat or slightly wavy
Temperament:
It is cheerful, inquisitive, demonstrative, devoted, biddable, loyal, and sensitive.