Today, we're taking a deep dive into the history of one of the smaller sporting dogs, the Cocker Spaniel. Now, this particular breed, and Spaniels in general, have a long and vague history up until about the 1800s when breeders and fanciers started tracking pedigrees and refining the distinct characteristics we see today. Stick around for a few minutes, and you'll find out how one of the most popular breeds was developed and what's made it different from other Spaniels.