The Breed Council was formed on the 17th March 1968. At the inaugural meeting 18 regional Breed Clubs from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were represented. It now consists of 20 Breed Clubs.
The Breed Council holds two meetings a year – one in the spring, and the other in the autumn. The spring meeting is the Annual General Meeting, where Officers are nominated from the 20 member Breed Clubs. The items to be discussed at any meeting are either proposed by the member Clubs or by the Kennel Club.
Aims of the Breed Council
To enable all the member Cocker Spaniel Clubs in the British Isles to speak with a united voice on all matters affecting the breed.
To make recommendations to the Committee of the Royal Kennel Club as regards changes to the Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard
To maintain an A3 Judging List (2026 only)
To look after the welfare of the breed, and to encourage responsible breeding and ownership
Current Officers
Chairman: Mr A Murray
Hon Secretary: Mrs T Sherlock
Email: cockerspanielbreedcouncil@yahoo.co.uk
Vice-Chairman: Mrs B Ward
Hon Treasurer: Mrs L Palmer
Breed Health Co-Ordinator: Mrs C West
Email: carolsheigra@gmail.com
Judging Lists Co-Ordinator: Mrs L Palmer
