Sprocker Spaniel- Facts, Temperament, Life Expectancy

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One of the majestic sub-breeds of the popular Cocker Spaniel, Sprocker Spaniels are actually a hybrid

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These pups are born from the union of a purebred English Springer and a purebred English Cocker Spaniel

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Having a small-medium stature, they have a strong, heavy built body that is covered with layers of fur

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This hybrid was first officially reported in the 1600s

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Bred to help Scottish gamekeepers chase their games more efficiently, these pups are now being used for various works

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Since then the pups have been quite popular as working gun-dogs with relatively low maintenance demands

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While this is not the only thing they are good at, they are undeniably one of the most hardworking and fun-loving hybrids to have

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They arrive in many unique coat colorations, with some puppies exhibiting different colored eyes as well

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