Breed Education Committee Presenters and Mentors
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America’s Breed Education Committee would like the membership to know that we welcome all qualified members who are interested in becoming approved Judge’s Education Ringside Mentors and/or Judge’s Education Seminar Presenters to apply. Please view the Application Packet here. Mentor Presentor Orientation Packet Please feel free to contact Genelle Joseph galliardecs@comcast.net with […]
JUDGES’ EDUCATION
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. produces an illustrated breed standard. The booklet provides an excellent example of the breed as it should be judged in shows held by the American Kennel Club. Illustrations accompany the text of the standard throughout. Illustrations include head studies, bone structure and movement. The illustrated breed standard […]
BREEDER EDUCATION
RECOMMENDED READING AND VIEWING ECSCA Glossary of Terms (PDF) Illustrations (PDFs) ECSCA Breed Education Committee Moderation: The Breeder’s Perspective ECSCA Breed Education Committee Head Properties of the English Cocker Illustrations courtesy of Eileen Weston ECSCA Breed Education Committee Understanding the Front Assembly Illustrations courtesy of Patty Janzen ECSCA Breed Education Committee Rear Angulation Illustrations courtesy […]
Breeder Listing
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America members choosing to be listed in this breeder directory have agreed to abide by the club’s Statement of Conduct. The ECSCA has made every practical effort to ensure that the member breeders listed are reputable individuals endeavoring to produce puppies of good quality and health. The ECSCA provides no express […]
General Overview
GENERAL INFORMATION 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. English Cocker puppies may be purchased from a knowledgeable breeder of English Cocker Spaniels. […]
Coat Colors and Patterns
ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL COAT COLORS AND PATTERNS Colors | Solid Pattern | Roaning | Ticking | Open Marked Pattern | Tan Markings | Resources “Color. Various. Parti-colors are either clearly marked, ticked or roaned, the white appearing in combination with black, liver or shades of red. In parti-colors, it is preferable that solid markings be broken on the body and more or less evenly distributed; absence of […]
BREED EVENTS
English Cocker Spaniels are eligible to compete in all of the following AKC events: Agility | Conformation | Field Events | Working Tests | Obedience | Rally | Tracking The ECSCA supports these events by holding and supporting entries for shows, tests and trials. The ECSCA also offers awards, certificates, and other honors to those who participate and acquire […]
English Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard
Download PDF version of breed standard General Appearance The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, merry sporting dog, standing well up at the withers and compactly built. He is alive with energy; his gait is powerful and frictionless, capable both of covering ground effortlessly and penetrating dense cover to flush and retrieve game. His enthusiasm […]
BREED INFORMATION
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. is pleased to offer information on the breed in the United States. English Cocker Spaniel breed standard (American Kennel Club) Meet the English Cocker Spaniel (AKC web site) ARTICLES What is an English Cocker Spaniel? by Beth McKinney What’s the Difference? by Denise Gormish A comparison of American Cocker […]
Member Clubs
The ECSCA, Inc. is a member of the American Kennel Club. The following local clubs are members of the ECSCA. The club secretary listed can provide information about the club’s activities and membership. Cascade English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers Liz Matuk 2315 60th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 541-783-3921jolyn.ecs@gmail.com Delaware Valley English Cocker Spaniel Club […]