The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of sporting dog. It is a spaniel type dog that is closely related to the English Cocker Spaniel; the two breeds diverged during the 20th century due to differing breed standards in the US and the UK. In the United States, the breed is usually called a Cocker Spaniel, while elsewhere in the world, it is called an American Cocker Spaniel to distinguish it from its older English cousin. The word cocker is commonly held to stem from their use to hunt woodcock in England, while spaniel is thought to be derived from the breed’s origins in Spain.

The first spaniel in America came across with the Mayflower in 1620, but it was not until 1878 that the first Cocker Spaniel was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). A national breed club was set up three years later and the dog considered to be the father of the modern breed, Ch. Obo II, was born around this time. By the 1920s the English and American varieties of Cocker had become noticeably different and in 1946 the AKC recognized the English type as a separate breed. It was not until 1970 that The Kennel Club in the UK recognized the American Cocker Spaniel as being separate from the English type. The American Cocker was the most popular breed in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s and again during the 1980s, reigning for a total of 18 years. They have also won the best in show title at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog

 Show on four occasions, the best in show title at Crufts in 2017, and have been linked to the President of the United States on several occasions, with owners including Richard Nixon and Harry S. Truman. In 2013, the cocker spaniel ranked 29th the American Kennel Club registration statistics of historical comparisons and notable trends.

The breed is the smallest of the sporting dogs recognized by the AKC, and its distinctly shaped head makes it immediately recognizable. In addition, there are some marked differences between it and its English relative. It is a happy breed with average working intelligence, although by being bred to a show standard it is no longer an ideal working dog. Members of the breed suffer from a wide variety of health ailments including problems with their hearts, eyes and ears. (this is information is provided from Wikipedia)

We take a lot of pride in our babies and our breeding program. Our babies are just that our babies and even when their babies go to their forever homes, they are still our babies. We want the best families for them so they can be loved and well taken care of which is why we ask that an application form be filled in so we can learn a little more about our prospective families. We do not ask for a deposit for any of our babies as we do not want to jinx you or us and stopping you if you want to go elsewhere for a baby. We know many breeders do ask for a deposit when you fill in an application or whatever that particular breeder asks of you; we feel you are then tied until it’s your turn on the waiting list or loose your deposit which we would hate for anyone to do.

Linda, Norma, CT and myself Jacki, look forward to those wanting one of our babies in welcoming you into our extended family,

Jacki, Linda, Norma & CT

Charmed Onz Cavaliers, Cocker Spaniels & Cockaliers