[7] There is no indication from these early sources that spaniels were used to retrieve game. This little baby promises loads of fun and and everyday smiles! Its eyes should be dark and its lobular ears should reach the tip of the nose when pulled forward. Looks just like her daddy, who is sable and white also. The hind legs are strongly boned, and muscled with moderate angulation at the stifle and powerful, clearly defined thighs. Shoulders are clean-cut and sloping without protrusion and so set that the upper points of the withers are at an angle which permits a wide spring of rib. Cocker Spaniel behaviour has been studied in more detail than any other breed.