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English Cocker Spaniel

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The English Cocker Spaniel was recognized as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club in 1946.
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America was formed in 1935 to promote the interest of the English Cocker, which had already been recognized as a variety of Cocker Spaniel but not a separate breed.
As late as the early 20th century (after their official breed separation in England), the distinction between English Cockers and Springer Spaniels was one of height only; otherwise, Cocker and Springer developed side-by-side, born in the same litters.
The immediate aim of the ECSCA was to discourage the interbreeding of English and American varieties of Cocker Spaniel.
For quite some time, English and American Cockers competed against each other in the show ring, even after the official American separation was made.
Not until January 1947 did breed registrations for the ECS appear in the Stud Book under their own heading.

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