American Spaniel Club Inc. - Home of the Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel was originally bred as a hunting dog. Their job is to help the hunter find, flush, and retrieve upland game birds. Despite the fact that their appearance has altered significantly since the early days, our wonderful breed can still hold it's own as a hunting companion.

Thanks to the efforts of a very active and dedicated Field Committee, the abilities of the Cocker Spaniel as a hunting dog are acknowledged and respected. The ASC is proud of the video that two members of the field committee, Ruth Ginzburg and Trish Jackson, developed, "Form Follows Function." This video sets forth the precept that a properly structured dog can perform its function in the field it was bred for.

FIELD ACTIVITIES
The AKC hunt test will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Glen's Valley Conservation Club in Martinsville, IN. It is about 30 min. south of Indianapolis.

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Bob Linehan will be our presenter for the Instinct Test/Evaluation. The Instinct testing will run in conjunction with the hunt test.
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I would like to encourage all to come out and watch the hunt test and participate in the Instinct Test/Evaluation. We have so much fun working with the cockers in the field.
Vickie Dahlk

Remember:
Hunt Test – Saturday, July 12, 2008
Glens Valley Conservation Club, Martinsville, Indiana
Instinct Test / Evaluation conducted by Bob Linehan (California)
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