Meaning of the word "cocker spaniel" in English

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cocker spaniel

US /ˌkɑː.kɚ ˈspæn.jəl/
UK /ˌkɒk.ə ˈspæn.jəl/

Noun

a small to medium-sized breed of dog of the spaniel type, with a long silky coat and drooping ears, originally bred for hunting woodcock

Example:
Our family adopted a playful golden cocker spaniel.
The cocker spaniel wagged its tail excitedly.
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