What is a Cocker Spaniel Field Trial?

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Just like dog shows, the 'Cocker Spaniel Field Trial' is a set of events held every few years

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The events are typically canine sports, fit for this amazing gun breed

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During the course of the Field trial, the sports are lined up one after another to test the Spaniels' gun dog abilities and prey drive instincts

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Based upon the area where it is being held, the trials can either continue for a 24-hour duration or go on for a number of days at a stretch

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Moreover, the sports are also designed in a way that allows both the handler and the pooch to have fun simultaneously

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Initially started in the year 1899, the Cocker Spaniel Field Trials are highly admired all around the globe

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Not only does this event allow pawrents to flaunt their pooch's abilities but also form and improve their companionship with other owners and their spaniels

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Even the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the Cocker Spaniel Field Trials as a major event

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To know more about the Cocker Spaniel Field Trails, click here

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