Is the Merle Am Cocker Spaniel
A valid color/pattern?

Has it been around for many generations
or was it "introduced" by possibly another breed?

Was it a just a mutation that just happened?

Read the story of the Merle Cocker

NEW!
Read a letter that we received about merle cockers in the 1950's

This site's purpose is for informed education regarding the Merle Cocker Spaniel

Merles are here to stay but
many are being registered
thanks to certain colors
not being allowable through the parent club 
in alarming frequency 
as ROANS..which they are not.
 
 

This site will help you to determine the difference 
between a roan and a merle, 
as well as other infomation 
regarding the merle 
and what needs to be done 
about getting this pattern recognized 
by ASC and AKC. 
 
 

It's up to YOU to decide the rest