English Cocker Spaniel

Two quite different dogs share this name. Working-line Cockers are smaller, finer and shorter-coated, bred to push through brambles with endless drive, and they will invent their own jobs if you do not supply one; show Cockers carry heavier coats and longer ears and usually settle more readily into family life. Expect roughly 38 to 41 cm and 13 to 14.5 kg, a coat that needs regular brushing and ears that need checking. Ask any breeder for the PRA (prcd) DNA result.