The most common coat color seen is blue roan, which makes up nearly 60% of the English Cocker population. Blue roan coloring can best be described as black spots on a white background that is laced with black hairs. The result is a color that ranges from pale silver to a nearly solid black appearance. Twenty percent are solid colors, black or various shades or red or golden. English Cocker reds are deeper and richer in color than those seen in American Cockers, but not so red as Irish Setters. The remaining 20% includes black and white, liver and white, black/white and tan, liver/white and tan, blue roan and tan, liver roan, liver roan and tan, orange and white, orange roan, black and tan, solid liver and liver and tan. 
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The classic temperament of the English Cocker Spaniel is that of the "Merry Cocker." English Cocker Spaniels are friendly, affectionate, and loyal.  This is most obviously displayed in the incessant tail wagging of a happy English Cocker Spaniel. They are good with children and make wonderful companion dogs. English Cocker Spaniels need daily exercise as a outlet for their energy. They make wonderful dogs for many activities including hunting, obedience, tracking, agility, fly ball and therapy. Although, English Cocker Spaniels are alert, they will not attack strangers. They are more likely to lick a burglar than to protect your home. English Cocker Spaniels are sensitive and quick learners, especially when trained with motivational methods. They do exhibit some independence when outside the home due to their hunting background, but do not wander out of your eyesight. Inside the home, they stick close to you. They will watch you take a shower, share your bed, give you kisses and play a game at any moments notice. 

English Cocker Spaniels can live in any environment, provided they have daily exercise. Brisk walks, fetching or field work can keep an English Cocker Spaniel in excellent shape. 

English Cocker Spaniels need human companionship. Although they can sleep all day while you're at work, they require lots of attention and exercise when you're home. 
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As the English Cocker is still a comparatively rare breed in the United States, you may not find precisely the dog you have in mind at a given time, with respect to color, age, sex and convenience of location. The ECSCA can assist in helping you locate an English Cocker Spaniel puppy or adult. Please write to the Corresponding Secretary: 

The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. 
Mrs. K. D. Romanski, Corresponding Secretary 
P.O. Box 252, Hales Corners, WI 53130 
( 414) 529-9714 You may call but please adhere to the following restrictions: weekends or weeknights only. 
Please no phone calls after 9 p.m. central time!

If you are interested in adopting an adult, please contact the corresponding secretary or ECSCA Rescue.
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