Cocker Spaniel American

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Flushing and retrieving woodcock

Question 2

Description

Answer 2

Smallest member of the gundog group – sturdy compact body, moderate angulation

series of graceful lines on top except pronounced stop

Question 3

Proportions

Answer 3

Slightly longer than tall, never long and low, stands well up at shoulder, well balanced throughout

Question 4

Body

Answer 4

Slightly sloping hard topline, sturdy compact body

Question 5

Feet

Answer 5

Compact large round feet, horny pads

Question 6

Head

Answer 6

Muzzle half the length from stop over the crown to base of skull, rounded skull, pronounced stop, plush muzzle, strong teeth, chiseled foreface, flat cheeks

Question 7

Ears

Answer 7

Level with line of eye

Question 8

Eyes

Answer 8

Large round full eye looking forward almond aperture

Question 9

Coat

Answer 9

Coat silky and flat not woolly. Specific tan points

Question 10

Tail

Answer 10

Tail set on level or slightly higher

Question 11

Movement

Answer 11

Smooth, effortless, coordinated movement, capable of considerable speed and great endurance

Question 12

Size

Answer 12

d:15”, b: 14”

Question 13

Breed drags

Answer 13

Long and low