Cocker plays with two lovely German Shepherd dogs

Cocker and German Shepherd dogs playing in the garden.Show more

Cocker Spaniels are some of the most popular dogs in the entire world that were originally known for their hunting skills.

The Cocker Spaniel was reared to flush small prey from the brush for hunters. The name 'Cocker' is derived from woodcock, a bird the Cocker Spaniel was particularly adept at finding.

The Cocker Spaniel is also one of the smallest members of the Gundog group and originates from Spain, tracing back to the 14th century. The word “spaniel” translates as Spanish dog.

German Shepherd dogs are medium to large-sized working dog breed with domed forehead and square-cut muzzle with strong jaw and black nose.

They are especially well known for their police work, in tracking criminals and patrolling dangerous areas, and in detecting and holding suspects.

The breed gained international recognition after the end of World War I. Returning soldiers spoke highly of German shepherds, and animal actors Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart further popularized the breed.

Fun Fact: The world’s first skydiving anti-poaching dog was Arrow, a German Shepherd.

Due to WWI-related anti-German sentiment, the UK changed the breed's name to Alsatian, and only changed it back to German Shepherd in 1977.

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