Coker Spaniels most well known feature is their long hanging ears, they have a round head and their coat is silky and wavy and can come in various colors, such as buff, black, black-and-tan and parti color.  Cocker Spaniels are known as happy and sweet dogs that are lively and playful and respectful toward their owner.  It is important to socialize Coker Spaniel pups to combat shyness later in life.  This breed is easy train and they are good around kids and get along well with other animals.  It is recommended that prospective Cocker Spaniel buyers have a puppy temperament test conducted because this breed can be vicious out of fearfulness.  This very popular breed needs regular exercise and is not best for apartment life.  The American Cocker Spaniel was developed from the careful breeding of English Cocker Spaniel.  The American Cocker Spaniel is also smaller than the English Cocker Spaniel.  The name Cocker Spaniel came from the woodcock a game bird that is sought out by this breed.  Today Cocker Spaniels are mostly for a companion dog and they make excellent show dogs.  Cocker Spaniels also do very well in hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging and agility. 

At Keepsakes Etc. we offer the most adorable dog gift that is the perfect fit for any Cocker Spaniel owner or dog lover that you know.  It is a Cocker Spaniel throw blanket and pillow that pictures three Cocker Spaniels, two are more puppy-like and are laying flat on their stomach and the adult is lying down with its head raised.  A dog lover will treasure these dog gifts for many years to come as it is used for decoration in any room in the home and for comfort.