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: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat
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And the Wales family of five, including Kate, husband Prince William, 42, and kids Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, are dog lovers too, introducing their black cocker spaniel Orla to the world in 2022.
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Monique Jessen, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Two golden retrievers, Mabel and Isla, along with four working cocker spaniels, Inka, Luna, Zulu, and Nala, leap and dash excitedly around their guest, their glossy coats shimmering in the light summer drizzle.
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—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
In his searingly honest new memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, Middleton pays tribute to his late cocker spaniel Ella, who died last year.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
Dogs with long ears, such as beagles or cocker spaniels, are more prone to ear infections, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
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Monique Jessen, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Two golden retrievers, Mabel and Isla, along with four working cocker spaniels, Inka, Luna, Zulu, and Nala, leap and dash excitedly around their guest, their glossy coats shimmering in the light summer drizzle.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
In his searingly honest new memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, Middleton pays tribute to his late cocker spaniel Ella, who died last year.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
Dogs with long ears, such as beagles or cocker spaniels, are more prone to ear infections, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
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cocker spaniel
noun
cock·er spaniel
ˌkäk-ər- 
: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat
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