Siberian Cocker

The Siberian Cocker is a relatively new breed. It is a mix of the Siberian Husky and the Cocker Spaniel. As a combination of both dog breeds, the chances are good that the mix will share the various health problems of both parent dogs. He will also display a combination of the two breed's personality traits. The Siberian Husky was bred by the Siberian Indian tribe the Chukchis. They were used to pull the nomadic tribe's sleds, covering rough terrain and making travel easier. During the 19th century, the fur trappers in North America also used the breed for sled pulling. In 1925, a team of Siberian Huskies was used to transport life-saving diphtheria medication to Nome, Alaska. This courageous breed was added to the Working Group of the American Kennel Club in 1930. The American Cocker Spaniel was originally bred as a small hunting dog in the United Kingdom and was a popular choice for hunting woodcocks which is where its name ‘cocker’ was derived. Originally the classification of ‘cocker spaniel’ was dependent on size and not ancestry. In order for a small Spaniel to be classified as a cocker, it needed to weigh less than 25 pounds. In 1878, the American Kennel Club recognized the breed. The Siberian Cocker is an optimum mix of its two parents. It has a spunky nature and a real affinity for children.