Standard of the American Cocker Spaniel-Gait, Temperament, Disqualifications

Standard for the American Cocker Spaniel

Gait
The Cocker Spaniel, though the smallest of the sporting dogs, possesses a typical sporting dog gait. Prerequisite to good movement is balance between the front and rear assemblies. He drives with strong, powerful rear quarters and is properly constructed in the shoulders and forelegs so that he can reach forward without constriction in a full stride to counterbalance the driving force from the rear. Above all, his gait is coordinated, smooth and effortless. The dog must cover ground with his action; excessive animation should not be mistaken for proper gait.

Temperament
Equable in temperament with no suggestion of timidity.

Disqualifications
Height-Males over 15-1/2 inches; females over 14-1/2 inches.

Color and Markings-The aforementioned colors are the only acceptable colors or combination of colors. Any other colors or combination of colors to disqualify.
Black Variety-White markings except on chest and throat.
Any Solid Color Other Than Black Variety-White markings except on chest and throat.
Parti-color Variety-Primary color ninety percent (90%) or more.
Tan Points-

Tan markings in excess of ten percent (10%);

Absence of tan markings in Black or ASCOB Variety in any of the specified locations in an otherwise tan pointed dog.

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