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Offline Ninni

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Snipey head? Pictures?
« on: January 16, 2016, 10:09:19 AM »
Hi,
I have a 14 week Show Cocker Spaniel girl who is absolutely lovely and we adore her.

I just wanted to check on her features. She does not have the traditional square jaw and muzzle, as according to the breed standard as far as I can tell. Her head is more slim and dainty, I think it's called "snipey headed"? She looks more like a dachshund! She also carries her ears high, which makes them look short, like a Working strain.

Does anyone else have a Show Cocker with these features? Could you post pictures please?

We met her mum and saw pictures of her dad, they both had the more traditional features, how come she doesn't, or will she change? It doesn't really matter, we love her anyway, I am asking mainly out of curiousity. But it would be great to see some pics!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2016, 10:35:50 AM »
I have looked at a lot of pictures of Cockers when we were looking at getting a pup last year. Dexter also has a narrower head than usual but it is quite common and I found numerous pictures showing this. The thing that makes it look more narrow than it is lots of top knot hair which we keep thinned out and trimmed.

There are many picture of different dogs on this site and quite a few with the narrow head, enjoy looking through the threads and pictures it is a nice pastime!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2016, 11:39:43 AM »
Yes, Humphrey's like that too - someone even asked me recently if he had collie in him  ( >:D >:D). Also, - if she's only 14 weeks, she will change a bit anyway.
Main thing is " she's absolutely lovely and you adore her" !!!
Would love to see some pictures!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2016, 01:50:15 PM »
She will still be developing .
  As for the dachshund type. I have one of them  :005:

We  had 3 staffies  in the past and only one of them actual looked the part.
  People all share the same dna and look how different we are. I look nothing like my bros or sister .she is far more prettier than me but we come from the same hatchery  :lol2:
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2016, 02:46:50 PM »
Thank you for replies! Yes, Collie is another look she could pass for! She is black tan and a couple of people have asked if she is a Doberman :D Would love to post a picture but can't work out how!!

But welcome more replies too!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2016, 03:39:56 PM »
This isn't a very clear picture but you can see the head shape! Humphrey's now nearly 8 months!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2016, 03:47:22 PM »
Oh, thank you bizzylizzy! Very similar to Ela. He's lovely, love his curly ears! Have you got a picture from the front by any chance?
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2016, 03:48:08 PM »
This was William at about 4 or 5 months old. He has a classic show type Cocker head.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm201/elaineestall/William%2011th%20birthday/William4months_zpskhtffjiz.jpg
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2016, 04:00:13 PM »
Looks as if butter wouldn't melt here! He's not usually that regal looking!!  :005: :005:

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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2016, 04:27:15 PM »
Quote from: bizzylizzy on January 16, 2016, 04:00:13 PM
Looks as if butter wouldn't melt here! He's not usually that regal looking!!  :005: :005:



OMG - he is absolutely gorgeous  :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2016, 05:32:32 PM »
Crikey, Humphrey and Dexter could be twins. I will try and get a picture this weekend and post it.
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2016, 05:42:09 PM »
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2016, 05:52:54 PM »
Quote from: Markr64 on January 16, 2016, 05:32:32 PM
Crikey, Humphrey and Dexter could be twins. I will try and get a picture this weekend and post it.

I'd be interested to see how Dexter looks now Mark, look forward to a picture! 😊
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Offline Ninni

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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2016, 06:13:39 PM »
My, Humphrey is gorgeous! The paws... If Ela turns out to look anything like that, I'd be stoked (I am sure she will be beautiful either way, but you know what I mean! Btw, she IS beautiful. In a Collie sort of way ;) )

Thanks for posting the link re pictures, wow that looks complicated but will give it a go! Thanks again!
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Re: Snipey head? Pictures?
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2016, 06:55:59 PM »
 :D - have to admit, he does scrub up well, especially when he's been bathed and brushed  :005: :005: - but lets face it, have you EVER seen a cocker that isn't drop dead gorgeous?? Its their characters that shine out from within, that make them so beautiful. Really looking forward to seeing Ela - (Humphrey keeps pushing his nose onto my screen here, obviously anticipating a bit of talent!!!)
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