Cocker Jack

The Cocker Jack doesn’t have a lot of data about its entry into the hybrid breed history books so the easiest way to analyse your Cocker Jack's likely characteristics is to look at the past of the parent breeds. The Jack Russell is a proud and plucky little dog. They were originally bred to hunt foxes who had gone underground during a hunt. The breed originated in Devon, England in the mid-1800s. The Reverend Jack Russell who founded the breed preferred a longer legged terrier that could keep up with the hounds so he created a longer legged type known as the Parsons Russell Terrier, of which the Jack Russell Terrier is a smaller version. Looking at the Cocker Spaniel's history, their history is entwined in hunting as is the Jack's. The name spaniel means Spanish dog and it is believed that they began in Spain. In 1881 the American Spaniel Club was formed and included many types of Spaniels. Over time, the breeders split into separate organisations as differences among the spaniels were defined. It took many years of work before the American Kennel Club finally recognised the American Cocker Spaniel as a distinct breed. The Cocker Spaniel became a favorite in the show ring and breeders moved away from breeding them for hunting and more towards traits that would win in the show ring. The Cocker Spaniel has a sweet temperament and is affectionate and loves his family. They are known to have a sensitive nature, which means they need gentle and kind handling to bring out their best. The Cocker Jack is therefore blessed by two sets of genes producing an active, affectionate and totally lovable dog.