Merle Cocker Spaniel Puppies

The average weight of the cocker spaniel should be between 24 and 29 pounds.

Merle cocker spaniel puppies. This color pattern was originally introduced in the breed by breeding a cocker spaniel to some other breed carrying the merle gene. The average height of this breed is between 14 and 17 inches tall at the withers. March 26 2010 updated. March 26 2011 akc breeds who have merle in them please read this newest update.

Dad is a extremely rare merle cocker spaniel who was a stud dog. American cocker spaniel puppies cocker spaniel cocker spaniel breeders american cocker spaniel breeder cocker spaniel puppies merle cocker spaniel puppies buff cockers chocolate tricolor cocker spaniel chocolate tri blue roan sable cocker spaniel chocolate merle parti. Many breeders of merles claim that the color pattern came from a dog named rusty butch. The size of your specific pup will be based on the gender and genetics of the parents.

Merle roan coat cocker spaniels the merle gene creates mottled patches of color in a solid piebald coat that makes them so stunning. The cocker is the akc s smallest sporting spaniel standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes.

No sporting breed including the cocker spaniel and the english cocker spaniel has ever been merle. If the dog was not a merle most brown dogs have green or brown eyes. Donna zygarlicke acquired her first cocker spaniel in 1990. Flash forward where she is the proud owner of two merle cockers.

They will be brought up around kids. The puppy s will come with their first lot of vaccinations and will be microchipped and health checked and will be wormed up to date and flead. Merle cockers asc views updated. It s also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site.

The well balanced body is sturdy and solid and these quick durable gundogs move with a smooth easy gait. You can expect them to have blue or different colored eyes that will be noticed by all. A properly exercised cocker spaniel will often be a well behaved member of your pack. She believes merle cockers are as healthy as normal cockers as long as the breeder knows not to breed two merles together better breeding practices and understanding of merle cockers are important to her.

Find blue and merle cocker spaniel puppiess from a breeder near you.