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: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat
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Dogs with long ears, such as beagles or cocker spaniels, are more prone to ear infections, the American Kennel Club reports.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Her hometown of State College, Pa., knew her for stopping traffic in her pink Cadillac to chat with friends and for throwing birthday bashes for her beloved cocker spaniels.
—Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
In October, the couple found out that their first child soon will join the family, which includes a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel mix rescue dog.
—Stacy Suaya, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
Jameson’s lawyer argued that her client breeds English cocker spaniels on the property and had passed all health inspections.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Her hometown of State College, Pa., knew her for stopping traffic in her pink Cadillac to chat with friends and for throwing birthday bashes for her beloved cocker spaniels.
—Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
In October, the couple found out that their first child soon will join the family, which includes a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel mix rescue dog.
—Stacy Suaya, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
Jameson’s lawyer argued that her client breeds English cocker spaniels on the property and had passed all health inspections.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Cocker spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocker%20spaniel. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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cocker spaniel
noun
cock·er spaniel
ˌkäk-ər- 
: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat
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