Long hair grows on the ears, chest, underbody and legs. This long hair gives the cocker spaniel a feathered look. Some look as though they are wearing long, fringed skirts on each leg. Cockers come in many different colors. The most common colors are golden brown, reddish brown, black, white, dark tan or tan.
Some cockers have coats that are two different colors.
Habitat Cocker spaniels come from Spain and the surrounding area. Enemies and Protection Cocker spaniels will snarl when their territory is under threat of invasion. Dogs usually fight only when necessary. When approached by an unknown dog, a cocker will show fear in various ways. Its' first reaction is to run and hide.