English cocker spaniel

American  

noun

1. one of an English breed of compact medium-sized sporting dogs having a medium-length coat of various solid colors or parti-colored, low-set, droopy ears, fairly short legs, and a docked tail, originally raised as a hunting dog.

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Etymology

Origin of English cocker spaniel

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

I saw a man sit down with four thick tomes about the English cocker spaniel.

From Washington Post

A new award recognizes breed clubs for rescuing their breed’s dogs when needed: The first winners are clubs supporting the bearded collie , English cocker spaniel and great Pyrenees .

From Seattle Times

If she ever wants to check on the whereabouts of her five-year-old English cocker spaniel Boz, she just taps on her mobile and can see his exact location.

From BBC

Well, I've been walking my dog, a nice older English cocker spaniel.

From Seattle Times