Chinese version of American cocker spaniel
Commonly known as American music stand, American cocker.
English name American cocker spaniel
United States of origin
Reproductive mode viviparous
Historical Origin When, where and how the American hound originated has always been a mystery. However, the current specimen development is mainly in the central and western regions, and it can be considered that this species has been multiplied here. The color, coat and consistency all indicate that Irish Spanish water hounds and curly hounds, as well as later hidden ninjas and ancient English Spanish water hounds are his ancestors, but this cannot be clearly proved. The American bent frame is the smallest of American hounds (sports dogs).
Dogs that are habitually active and strong need at least one hour of training every day. It is a good watchdog and an excellent family pet. As a pet or companion, he may be unusual; He is very attached to home and family, usually trustworthy, adaptable and fast. Gentle and not timid.
Body shape: The ideal shoulder height of an adult male dog should be 65,438+05 inches, and that of a female dog should be 65,438+04 inches. The height is allowed to float within the range of 65,438+0/2 inch. Adult male dogs are over 15.5 inches tall, or adult female dogs are over 14.4 inches tall. If the height of an adult male dog is less than 14.5 inches, or the height of an adult female dog is less than 13.5 inches, points shall be deducted. The height is determined by the vertical line from the scapula to the ground. When measuring, the dog should stand naturally, with its front legs and slightly lower hind legs parallel to the measuring line. Proportion: the length from the sternum to the rear end of the femur is slightly longer than the height of the withers. The body must be long enough to ensure a straight and brisk gait; Dogs should not have long or short bodies.
A well-proportioned head (which should be balanced with other parts of the body) should include the following parts-expression: expression should be witty, alert, gentle and moving. Skull: round, but not exaggerated and not flat; The obvious forehead makes the eyebrows more distinct. The skeletal structure below the eyes is well-defined and there are no protrusions on the cheeks.
The ears are leaflike, long and rich in hair, and the roots of the ears are not higher than the bottom of the eyes.
Eyes round and full, look straight ahead. The shape of orbit makes the eyes slightly almond-shaped; A godless eye or gaze; Generally speaking, the iris should be dark brown, and the darker the color, the better.
The nose and nose should be large enough to keep balance with the muzzle and front face, with developed nostrils and typical sports dog characteristics. Black, black and white, black and brown dogs should have black noses. Dogs of other colors can be brown, liver brown or black, the darker the better. The color of the nose should be coordinated with the orbit. In order to maintain the correct balance, the distance from the forehead to the tip of the nose should be half of the distance from the forehead to the occipital bone.
The muzzle of the mandible is wide and deep, and the upper and lower jaws are square and flat. The upper lip is rich and deep enough to cover the lower jaw. Teeth: the teeth are firm and stable, not too small, and should be scissors bite.
The limbs are parallel and straight, and the bones are strong and muscular.
The soles of the feet are compact, big and round, and the pads are hard, so they can't leave the body. The wolf claws of the limbs can be removed.
The tail is cut off, and the tail maintains good continuity with the topline, which is even or slightly higher than the topline, but it cannot be as straight as a dog, nor can it be too low, which makes the dog look timid. When dogs exercise, their tails are cheerful.
The hair on the head is short and thin, the hair on the body is of medium length, and there are rich undercoat hairs to protect the body. Ears, chest, abdomen and limbs are rich in hair, but not too much, so as to cover the overall outline of the dog, which will affect the dog's movement, appearance and function. As a sports dog with medium hair. The texture of hair is very important. Cocoa's hair should be smooth, straight or slightly wavy for easy care. Excessive hair, excessive bending or cotton-like texture should be severely punished. It is not advisable to shave your back with an electric razor. Hair trimming to enhance the overall contour of a dog should be as natural as possible.