Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United StatesEnglish Cocker Spaniel at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1800 to 1892 (well documented)
- Family
- Spaniel
- Type
- Flushing spaniel
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 5
- DNA clade
- Spaniel (Parker 2017)
The name. "Cocker" from its use on woodcock.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Field Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel
Same time, same continent
Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Bulldog, Curly-coated Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, German Longhaired Pointer
Close by DNABulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Field Spaniel137.7 Mb
- American Cocker Spaniel60.1 Mb
- English Springer Spaniel40.0 Mb
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel21.1 Mb
- Coton de Tulear11.9 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraGerman Shorthaired Pointer1800 to 1872 · GermanyPlace in time
The English Cocker Spaniel appears 1800 to 1892 (well documented), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the English Cocker Spaniel is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
