American Spaniel Club Inc. - Home of the Cocker Spaniel

Keeping in mind the welfare of the Cocker Spaniel breed and the function it was bred to perform, and as applies to all Flushing Spaniels, the Board of Directors of the American Spaniel Club continues to support docked tails for Cocker Spaniels (and all Flushing Spaniels) as an important characteristic required by the breed's function as a hunting dog. In particular, since 1881 Cocker Spaniels with docked tails have been a part of the fabric of the United States, and we must educate the general public that under proper veterinarian care, tail docking of young puppies continues to be a very safe and humane procedure and is not cosmetic. The attached communication from the ASC can be used by ASC members and the public at large who would like to educate others on our breed history, our position on tail docking and our recommendations.

ASC Docked Tail Position (March 2009)

ASC Letter to AVMA On Docked Tails (April 2009)

50/50 Cash Raffle tickets are now available for the ASC July 2009 National Specialty! Three chances to win! Prices are $2 each or a Book of 10 for $10.00.

Tickets are available from your local cocker spaniel specialty club secretary or from Stephanie Kaul. Raffle tickets will also be available at most upcoming specialty show weekends. Contact Stephanie Kaul ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 408 737-1557) for show/contact details or if you’d like to help sell tickets.

T-Shirts and sweatshirts with the 2009 Logo are available in red, natural, and purple at $20 each plus $5 shipping and handling. Sweatshirts (available only in red) are $40.00 each plus $5 shipping and handling. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Look for them at upcoming specialty show weekends. Want some to sell at your show?  Contact Stephanie Kaul at 408 737-1557.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, personal checks and money orders (in US funds) made payable to the American Spaniel Club.  Send order form and method of payment to:

Stephanie Kaul, 882 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale CA 94087-1876 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

July 2009 T-Shirt/Sweatshirt ORDER Form