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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Bob Mitch on March 18, 2004, 12:36:32 PM

Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Bob Mitch on March 18, 2004, 12:36:32 PM
Hello,

I have recently rescued 6 month old Mitch who is settling in very well.
The rescue center only had the vacination history but advised they
thought he was pedigree. Over the weeks we have been stopped
and various comments have been made on what he actually is.
Some say there maybe a bit of Bassett or Beagle in him because
of his large jaw. Also he seems a little larger the your average cocker.

He's a great dog whatever and was just wondering if anyone
might have a better idea. I've put a photo in the new rogues gallery.

Thanks

Bob                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Dessie on March 18, 2004, 12:42:30 PM
Hi Bob

Welcome to COL

Judging by the photo of Mitch in the New Rogues Gallery  http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/photo/New-R...Rogues/Img_0246 (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/photo/New-Rogues/Img_0246) I would say that he looks to be all Cocker - I can't see anything that resembles a Basset or Beagle  :shock:                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Mike on March 18, 2004, 12:43:42 PM
Me too - and a back and white cocker at that, absolutely beautiful!  :D                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: TOPAZ BILLY on March 18, 2004, 12:50:12 PM
Yep, no expert but he looks all cocker to me :D lovely colour, maybe people question his breeding because you don't see Black and Whites that often?

Michelle                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on March 18, 2004, 01:09:42 PM
Hi Bob, Mitch is gorgeous.  :D                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Jane S on March 18, 2004, 01:13:15 PM
No question Mitch is 100% Cocker & a very handsome one at that :)                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: bluesmum on March 18, 2004, 01:25:14 PM
Awwwww Bob he's a lovely cocker:D                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: PennyB on March 18, 2004, 02:48:03 PM
People often stop and ask me what my two are, and they are definitely cockers. I just think some aren't really that well up on their breeds.                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Beano and Charlies mum on March 18, 2004, 03:10:43 PM
Hi Bob,

Mitch is absolutely gorgeous.

I too rescued a Cocker six weeks ago at 17 weeks old. He is a tri coloured, and people are forever asking me if he is a Basset hound. :shock:

He looks like a very similar shape to Mitch, and as he isnt very hairy he looks like a completely different dog to my other cocker Beano.

Sam                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Maria on March 18, 2004, 03:30:47 PM
Aw - Mitch is gorgeous! Looks all cocker to me!                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Gilly on March 18, 2004, 04:00:04 PM
Mitch he's lovely and gets my vote as 100% cockers  :D  gorgeous colour to...maybe thats why people are confused as its more of a minority colour in cockers  :)                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Magic Star on March 18, 2004, 04:11:35 PM
:shock: Oh my dog Mitch is absolutely STUNNING my next cocker hoepfully will be a black and white like Mitch :D  He is just georgous, you have got a wee craker there, Bob 8)                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Jan/Billy on March 18, 2004, 05:44:12 PM
aaaaaaaawwwwwwww he looks so cute and most importantly looks to be happy  :lol:  i just love to see rescued dogs happy.You must be proud. :wink:                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: ziggy on March 18, 2004, 08:31:22 PM
if he aint all cocker then i am the queen of england,he,s gorgeous,don,t worry, there aint no basset in that baby :wink:

p.s. not that i don,t like bassets,but mitch isn,t one x                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: padfoot on March 18, 2004, 09:23:19 PM
Looks all cocker to me too  :D
My cocker is a rescue too, I got him at 6 months, and occasionally people have asked about him, I just think with rescues perhaps they don't have the "good breeding" that dogs from reputable breeders have so they may not fit the breed standard as much. My cocker is also bigger than average and has shorter ears etc, but I've seen his pedigree so I know he is purebred.                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: ziggy on March 18, 2004, 09:31:35 PM
where did you get him from kelly,six months? obviously no-one gave him the time of day,,or didn,t realise what a luvvly dog they got xx :wink:                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Shirley on March 18, 2004, 09:53:56 PM
He is adorable - what a cheeky little cocker face :P .  You're very lucky - his previous owners don't know what they're missing - more fool them!!  :D                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: padfoot on March 18, 2004, 10:15:09 PM
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where did you get him from kelly,six months? obviously no-one gave him the time of day,,or didn,t realise what a luvvly dog they got xx :wink:


He came from Ireland. He was rejected because the breeder gave him away to pay a debt and the family he gave him to had a GSD who kept attacking him all the time and refused to accept him. They also said he was too lively for them. Oh well, their loss is my gain  :D                    
Title: Is Mitch a pedigree?
Post by: Bob Mitch on March 19, 2004, 10:20:47 AM
Well that's pretty unanimous that Mitch is a pedigree.

Cheers for all your comments.

Kind regards

Bob and Mitch