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"Charlie"
General
Appearance
Merry, sturdy,
sporting; well balanced; compact; measuring approximately same
from withers to ground as from withers to root of tail.
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Neck
Moderate in
length, muscular. Set neatly into fine sloping shoulders. Clean
throat.
Forequarters
Shoulders
sloping and fine. Legs well boned, straight, sufficiently short for
concentrated power. Not too short to interfere with tremendous
exertions expected from this grand, sporting dog.
Body
Strong,
compact. Chest well developed and brisket deep; neither too wide nor
too narrow in front. Ribs well sprung. Loin short, wide with firm,
level topline gently sloping downwards to tail from end of loin to
set on of tail.
Hindquarters
Wide, well
rounded, very muscular. Legs well boned, good bend of stifle, short
below hock allowing for plenty of drive.
Feet
Firm,
thickly padded, cat-like.
The most
popular of the Spaniel family, the Cocker is an active, happy, small
dog, who quickly adapts himself to his surroundings. He is highly
intelligent and affectionate, and is in his element foraging around
fields and hedgerows. He also employs his retrieving instincts
around the house, and can often be found with a toy or slipper in
his mouth, his tail wagging furiously, waiting for praise.
Cockers
were recognised as a separate breed from Field and Springer Spaniels
soon after the formation of the Kennel Club in 1873. He originated
as the ‘cocking spaniel’, and derived this name from flushing
woodcock. As with a number of gundog breeds there is a difference
between those used for work and those used for show: the show Cocker
is a sturdier, heavier version of his work counterpart.
Easy to
train – his main aim in life is to please his owner – he is a busy
little dog who enjoys plenty of exercise, and thrives on human
companionship.
"Charlie"
Tail
Firm, thickly
padded, cat-like.
Gait/Movement
Coat
Flat, silky in
texture, never wiry or wavy, not too profuse and never curly.
Well feathered forelegs, body and hindlegs above hocks.
Colour
Various.
In self colours no white allowed except on chest.
Size
Height
approximately: dogs: 39-41 cms (151/2-16 ins); bitches: 38-39
cms (15-151/2 ins). Weight approximately: 13-14.5 kgs (28-32
lbs).
Characteristics
Merry nature with
ever-wagging tail shows a typical bustling movement,
particularly when following scent, fearless of heavy cover.
Temperament
Gentle and
affectionate, yet full of life and exuberance.
Head and
Skull
Square muzzle, with
distinct stop set midway between tip of nose and occiput. Skull
well developed, cleanly chiselled, neither too fine nor too
coarse. Cheek bones not prominent. Nose sufficiently wide for
acute scenting power.
Eyes
Full, but not
prominent. Dark brown or brown, never light, but in the case of
liver, liver roan and liver and white, dark hazel to harmonise
with coat; with expression of intelligence and gentleness but
wide awake, bright and merry; rims tight.
Ears
Lobular, set low on
a level with eyes. Fine leathers extending to nose tip. Well
clothed with long, straight silky hair.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a
perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth
closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
True through action
with great drive covering ground well.
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