American Spaniel Club Inc. - Home of the Cocker Spaniel

Archivist's Corner



Consider ways in which you could help preserve the history of our wonderful breed. So much has been lost already and together we can ensure that those to follow will know the hard work of those that came before. We have some suggestions and hope you will consider helping us out in any way you can.

• Ensure that any important history you have will be preserved.
• Give us your own history with the breed.
• Include information about your mentors that have helped along the way.
• Get histories of former breeders that you know are no longer active.
• Go through old dog magazines and let us know if you find an article you think would be important to our history.
• Talk to people you know about preserving their cocker history. None of us wish to think about the day we are no longer here. We know you love this breed... so help us ensure our spaniels and club history will be preserved for future generations. This does NOT mean parting with your treasures. It means making a will and provisions for them so one day they will not be thrown out in the trash. If at any time you feel overwhelmed in your household with items of spaniel history, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss ways to ensure it will be kept safe for future generations.

Remember, each of us has contributed something to the breed and no matter how big or small it comes together to form the single, larger picture that makes our breed what it is today and the foundation for tomorrow.
Wilma Parker, ASC Archivist
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Treasures of the American Spaniel Club

Spaniels in the Next Century
Celebrating the American Spaniel Club’s 125^th Anniversary

In honor of the American Spaniel Club’s 125^th Anniversary, the Club is issuing a two-volume publication updating 1981’s Century of Spaniels and featuring the treasures of the American Spaniel Club… our dogs, our members, our memories.

These new volumes will look at the state of the breed at the end of the first quarter of ASC's second century and will preserve the history of ASC member clubs, Hall of Fame honorees, and the treasures discovered by the ASC Archival Project that was established in 2000. In addition they will illuminate the breeders behind the kennel names that ASC has petitioned the American Kennel Club to retire and will contain a list of Champions of the New Millennium accompanied by a list of Top Producers and Top Winners.

Sponsorships spotlight dogs of the past quarter century bred and owned by ASC members.

It is not too late for you and your club to participate!

Advertising Available:
Member Club Ads ($50) single page opposite your club’s history to list your club’s members. Add a group photo of club members to your ad for an additional $25.

Feature YOUR favorite dogs of the past 25 years. These hardback books are a permanent way to preserve your dog’s legacy – to remind future breeders what inspired you to believe in these favorites. Black/White Ads featuring dog’s photo, and breeder/owner information available for $150/page.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details. 812-579-9193 V/F.
Advertising Request Form for 125th Anniversary Book

For additional information contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 8173 Red Mill Drive, West Chester, OH 45069-1718, Tel. (513) 759-0329 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ., 508 Poa Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601-4426, Tel. (502) 875-4489