Recommended Reading
Breed Specific
From Riches to Bitches: Being a Mirthful Recounting of the Carry-On Kennel Chronicles by: Louise Shattuck
The Complete English Cocker Spaniel by: Connie Vanacore and Dale Hood
The English Cocker Spaniel Handbook
Training
Before You Get Your Puppy by: Ian Dunbar
After You Get Your Puppy by: Ian Dunbar
The Building Blocks to Performance by: Bobbie Anderson (This is my favorite training book. It is meant for owners of young puppies. It will show you a positive way to train your English Cocker puppy involving games and play time.)
HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way by: James B. Spencer (This book is only for those of you wanting to train your English Cocker for field work.)
Good Owners, Great Dogs by: Brian Kilcommons
Premier Ultimate Puppy Toolkit by: Premier Pet
My Smart Puppy by: Brian Kilcommons (Fabulous book for a new puppy owner.)
The Beginner's Guide To Dog Agility by: Laurie Leach
Beyond Basic Dog Training by: Diane L. Bauman (This book is for advanced and competitive obedience work)
Enthusiastic Tracking by: William Sanders (Complete guide to training for a Tracking Test on your own.)
Novice Nosework by: Ed Presnall & Lois Ballard (Another book aimed at training for tracking.)
Don't Shoot The Dog by: Karen Pryor
Clicker Training for the Show Ring by: Karen Pryor
Show Me, A Dog Showing Primer by: Dr. Caroline Coile (This inexpensive book is a must read for the novice owner/handler in the conformation show ring.)
Play Training by: Patricia Gail Burnham
The Other End Of The Leash by: Patricia B. McConnell
Bones Would Rain From The Sky by: Suzanne Clothier
Clean Run, an Agility Magazine
Click Your Way To Rally by: Pamela Dennison
The Loved Dog by: Tamar Geller (I recommend this book for EVERY dog owner)
The Culture Clash by: Jean Donaldson
The Power Of Positive Dog Training by: Pat Miller
General Health Care
Caring For Your Dog by: Bruce Fogle
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by: Debra M Eldredge
Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by: Dr. Pitcairn
Natural Nutrition For Dogs And Cats by: Kymythy Shultze
Raw Dog Food by: Carina MacDonald
Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog & Puppy Care And Training by: Nancy Kerns
Breeding Related
Breeding A Litter by: Beth J Harris (Great book for the very novice breeders. If you are considering having a litter of puppies, read this book to learn about everything from gestation length to necessary whelping supplies.
Canine Reproduction And Whelping by: Myra Savant Harris (A must read for all breeders. Very modern book with up to date information.)
Puppy Intensive Care by: Myra Savant Harris (This is about caring for newborn puppies.)
The Joy Of Breeding Your Own Show Dog by: Ann Seranne (Great book for those looking to start a breeding program. Covers whelping and raising a litter and also goes in to details on choosing the brood bitch/stud dog and looks at types of breeding, genetics, pedigrees, etc.)
Websites
Calypso English Cockers: www.calypsoecs.com
English Cocker Online Handbook for Pet Owners: http://ecspuppies.tripod.com
The National Club Website: www.ecsca.org