| has gloss | eng: Cocker Spaniel refers to two different breeds of dogs of the Spaniel dog type, both of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin. They were bred as gun dogs, using their noses to methodically cover low areas near the handler to flush ground-dwelling birds into the air. They then use their eyes to follow the bird to where it lands, then rushing over and, using their noses if necessary, gently pick up the bird and drop it somewhere near the handler. . |