Bred to flush birds out of dense cover, which is why a cocker will disappear into a hedge and come out delighted. Those long ears trap moisture and infections and need checking constantly. The tail never stops. And the English show lines have a temperament problem the breed doesn't discuss much — worth asking about before buying.
Meet Duchess
Golden Cocker Spaniel, long floppy ears. Elegant on the outside, feral on the inside.
About the design
Black and white photorealistic stencil art, deep shadows, high contrast.
Every character in the crew wears one tiny red clown nose — the only colour
in the entire design.
Printed on garment-dyed heavyweight cotton with an unstructured, relaxed fit.
Why the cocker spaniel works as stencil art
The ears are everything — long, heavy, falling in curtains either side of the face. They frame the head and give the stencil its weight.