The Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel - Vintage Picture
1936

The Cocker, the smallest and one of the most popular members of the Spaniel family, probably got its name from being used for working coverts during woodcock shoots. There was originally only one variety, namely Red and White; to-day, however, there are Black, Golden, Blue Roan, Red and Golden or Lemon Roan Cockers. The Cocker has been known in England for over a hundred years and still holds a strong place in the affections of dog lovers as it is a good all-round companion, hardy and extremely intelligent.

1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 21 ISSUED BY GALLAHER

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel - Vintage Picture
1938

'The Merry Cocker' is the name often applied to this dog. His nature is as good as his looks, for no breed perhaps, can claim such a beautiful head as the Cocker Spaniel possesses. His eye especially is mild and human, and his lofty skull gives him an appearance of benevolence and intelligence. He is the smallest and by far the most popular of the spaniels, and is bred in a wide variety of colours.

1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 26 ISSUED BY GALLAHER

The cards illustrated are all scans of the original vintage cards ... they originally came in cigarette packets
each card is of a standard size: approx 1½ x 2¾ inches
the descriptions on the back were often duplicated or reproduced with little variation.

Cocker Spaniels

Cocker Spaniels - vintage picture
1925

These well-known dogs were probably derived from I breed of small-sized Spaniels reared for sporting purposes in Wales and Devonshire, England. Cockers have been steadiiv increasing in popularity during recent years, roans, blacks and tricoloured dogs being especially favoured. Their small size and affectionate and merry disposition make them ideal companions, though they are essentially sporting dogs, deriving their name from their use in Woodcock shooting.

1925 DOGS - No 35 in a series of 50, issued by Players

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