cocker spaniel

Thân thiện

A girl plays fetch with her cocker spaniel in the park.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small breed of dog with wavy, silky hair: The cocker spaniel is a specific breed of gun dog, originally developed in England for hunting woodcock. It is characterized by its compact size, long, wavy, and silky coat, and long, drooping ears.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family decided to adopt a cocker spaniel because of its friendly and gentle nature.
  • Her cocker spaniel won first prize in the dog show for its beautiful, glossy coat.

Advanced Usage

• "American Cocker Spaniel" vs. "English Cocker Spaniel": While both are cocker spaniels, they are distinct breeds. The American Cocker Spaniel is generally smaller with a shorter muzzle and a more domed head, whereas the English Cocker Spaniel is slightly larger and was bred for field work.
  • The English Cocker Spaniel is often more energetic and requires more exercise than its American counterpart.

Variants and Related Words

• Cocker (n): An informal, shortened name for a cocker spaniel.
  • He takes his cocker for a walk every morning.

Synonyms

• Spaniel: A broader category of dog breeds to which the cocker spaniel belongs, known for their long ears and gentle disposition.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England

Từ đồng nghĩa

• English cocker spaniel
• cocker