What color will my cocker spaniel be?

Cocker Spaniels can be of any of a wide variety of colour and their combinations. The basic colour of the entire fell is black, liver and red (see tables). The nose colour can be black or brown. In addition to the colours mentioned, you can also meet an orange or lemon coloured Cocker Spaniel.

What is the most common cocker spaniel colour?

ASCOB stands for Any Solid Color Other Than Black. These colors range from a very pale cream called silver, to buff, which is the most common color found in cocker spaniels, to shades of red and brown, golden and sable.

Do cocker spaniels carry the Merle Gene?

Merle cocker spaniels are born with a mutated merle gene, which results in a pigment discoloration in their eyes and coats. Some speculate that the merle gene was introduced through an outside breed, though it is not possible to prove this scientifically.

Does the colour of a cocker spaniel affect its temperament?

The latest study, recently published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science, shows that golden/red English cocker spaniels exhibit the most dominant and aggressive behaviour. Black dogs in this breed are the second most aggressive, while particolour (white with patches of colour) are more mild-mannered.

Are male or female Cocker spaniels better?

The male and female Cocker spaniel are very different in terms of appearance, size, temperament, and personality. Female Cockers generally make better pets because they are calmer and less active than males which makes them easier to live with in an apartment setting or other small space.

Are Cocker spaniels aggressive?

A floppy-eared, innocent-looking breed may be one of the world’s most aggressive dogs, according to a new study. The Spanish study found that English cocker spaniels tend to be more hostile than other breeds.

How do I get a merle Cocker Spaniel?

“Merles were mixed into the breed by a cross, most likely with a Sheltie,” she states. “That’s why ‘keepers’ of the breed are so against this.” By mixing or crossing Cocker Spaniels with another breed, the result is the merle pattern we see today.

Are blue eyed Cocker spaniels rare?

It is very rare but yes, Cocker spaniels can have blue eyes if they possess the ‘merle’ gene. These ‘types’ of Cockers are very rare and breeding from them is frowned upon by many people as the gene can hide a range of potentially damaging defects that could result in blind puppies or other profound disabilities.

Why do Cocker spaniels ears stink?

Another cause as to why do cocker spaniels smell is earwax. Wax can build up inside their ears, causing a strong and often sour smell. Using cotton buds designed for dogs, carefully clean inside and around your dog’s ears. If you still notice the odor after that, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

Do show cocker spaniels bark a lot?

It is a good-natured and active sporting dog that is well and compactly built – a choice for most dog lovers. But why do Cocker Spaniels bark a lot more than most other dog breeds? Cocker spaniels are considered quite notorious barkers because their bark is a natural response to stimuli or situations.

Can cocker spaniels be aggressive?

Why does my Cocker Spaniel bite me?

Cocker spaniels can be mouthy dogs, who are sometimes prone to nipping or biting, especially when stressed. For those dogs that are aggressive or you feel out of your depth with, always seek professional help.

What makes an English Cocker Spaniel Black or brown?

For English Cockers this loci is B, the brown series. The series allows the production of black pigment. The genes for black (B) and liver (b) are the same gene with black being dominant. A bb dog produces brown pigment wherever the dog would have produced black, affecting not only coat color but also the color of the skin, eye rims and nose.

How is the coat pattern of a cocker spaniel determined?

The solid coat pattern is determined by the loci S, solid color. This is the normal gene in breeds without white markings. An SS dog can completely lack white, but it can also express very minor white markings such as a white streak on the chest.

What is the phenotype of a cocker spaniel?

The appearance of a dog is known as its phenotype, the genetic makeup of the dog is known as its genotype. In the cocker spaniel Black (in solid colours) and Blue Roan (in parti-colours) are the dominant colours (controlled by the genes for Black ‘BB’).

What does a roan Cocker Spaniel look like?

Roan is defined as “having the base color (as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by a mixture of white hairs.” Roan ( R) appears to be dominant to ( rr) non-roan, i.e. open marks. Roan can carry for open marks, but open marks cannot carry for roan.