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Temperament lines are short plate excerpts, not a verdict. Open each plate for the full entry.
Sporting
Medium
34–39 cm
9–14 kg
Moderate
Moderate to moderately high. They enjoy a brisk walk, a romp, and retrieving games, but they are not a pointer's mileage.
High
Silky, flat or slightly wavy, of medium length, with heavy feathering on ears, chest, belly, and legs.
United States / United Kingdom
Described for generations as 'merry. ' Cockers are typically affectionate, eager to please, and sensitive.
Sporting
Medium
48–51 cm (AKC ideals)
~18–23 kg (AKC)
High
High. The AKC standard says the Springer is built for endurance and suggests 'power, endurance and agility,' and the Kennel Club recommends more than two hours of exercise a day.
High
The Springer has a medium-length outer coat, flat or wavy, over a short, soft, dense undercoat, and together they make the dog largely waterproof, weatherproof and thornproof.
United Kingdom
The AKC standard describes the typical Springer as friendly, eager to please, quick to learn and willing to obey, a tractable dog that is easy to handle in the field. The FCI and Kennel Club call it friendly, happy and biddable.