A very important moment in the appearance of the American Cocker Spaniel is an elusive and extraordinary combination of self-esteem with open friendliness: I treat everyone well, but I don’t forget myself either! This expression of confidence in one’s attractiveness, the beauty of appearance and character, bright vitality (physical and mental), and at the same time complete openness to the whole world and other living creatures (a cocker does not put anyone above himself, but does not put himself above others) – it personifies the ideal of the American way of life. This ideal American dog breeders tried to create in the dog.