Very similar to a English Springer Spaniel only smaller. These dogs are common in England. They're bred with a shorter coat and their smaller size allows penetration into brush and briars. These dogs have excellent hunting bloodlines and come from field trial stock. They also make excellent family dogs and love children.
See this link for a really good article on Cockers.
http://glencoekennels.net/Training/Cult%20of%20the%20Cocker.pdf
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