Do you know which breed is known as "the smallest member of the sporting-dog family?" If you answered the American cocker spaniel, you're right. This popular breed is a descendant of early land ...

A buff-colored spaniel waits to compete in the 96th Annual American Spaniel Club Flushing Spaniel Show at the Knoxville Convention Center Saturday, January 2, 2016. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News ...

Cocker Spaniels originated as hunting dogs and they are so-called because they were particularly useful when targeting the Eurasian woodcock. They actually split into two breeds in 1947 – the American ...

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It doesn't happen often, but we've all met dogs who don't exactly fit into the canine stereotype. Having grown up around only cats, my dog fits into that category a lot of the time. While she still ...

Horse & Hound is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Learn more Although spaniels in general go back ...