Do Merle Cocker Spaniels have health issues?
Breeding dogs with the merle gene can create offspring with hearing loss, a multitude of eye problems and blindness, color dilution, hair loss/baldness and other issues, such as defects in their cardiac, skeletal and reproductive systems, which can lead to death.
What is an Ascob Cocker Spaniel?
Developed as an upland game gun dog, it is compact and powerful with smooth, laid-back, laid-in shoulders, and a strong rear that allow it to move freely in the field and swim well in water.
How do you know if your dog is a merle?
The merle gene modifies the dark pigment in the eyes, occasionally changing dark eyes to blue, or part of the eye to be colored blue. Since merle causes random modifications, however, both dark-eyed, blue-eyed, and odd-colored eyes are possible. Pigmentation on paw pads and nose may be mottled by pink.
What are tan points on a cocker spaniel?
Tan points (or markings) are often found above the eye, the side of the dog’s muzzle, underneath the ears and sometimes on the chest feet and legs. I love to see tan marking above each eye. I think it gives the Cocker an inquisitive expression!
What kind of body does a cocker spaniel have?
The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the Sporting Group. He has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiseled and refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of ideal size. He stands well up at the shoulder on straight forelegs with a topline sloping slightly toward strong, moderately bent, muscular quarters.
What is the smallest breed of cocker spaniel?
Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched—no wonder the Cocker spent years as America’s most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC’s smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches.
How old is the cocker spaniel rescue dog from Hesperia?
VESPER is a male Cocker Spaniel rescued from the Hesperia Shelter. He is estimated to be 10-12 years old, weighs 23 pounds, is blind and deaf, and is a very sweet boy!