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SD ~ Mama star's English Cocker Spaniel Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 2/18/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of a series of puzzle and letterbox hybrid caches. The Final coordinates (see waypoints section below) may be outside the usual 2 mile radius from the posted coordinates. This is a letterbox hybrid cache with a stamp and a pad in it. They are not for trade, please do not remove them. This cache is located in Derry.

I don't often remember my dreams (a common occurance for most, I assume). One night, I had an amazing dream about a fabulous Cocker Spaniel adult dog. There weren't many details that I could rememeber, but it was friendly, smart, playful and had a great tempermant. I have never had a dog (my mother would never consider it when I was little) and quite honestly never intend to have a dog. If I ever do meet my dream Cocker Spaniel, that may all change in an instant.


From Wikipedia.com...

The English Cocker Spaniel is a sturdy, compact, well-balanced dog. It has a characteristic expression showing intelligence and alertness. Its eyes should be dark and its lobular ears should reach "a bit past" the tip of the nose when pulled forward. Today, a significant difference in appearance exists between field-bred and conformation show-bred dogs. The Cocker's tail is customarily docked in North America. In countries where docking is legal, the tail is generally docked at about 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) in field-bred dogs while show dogs generally are docked closer to the body. Docking is now illegal in Australia, South Africa and Scotland. In England and Wales, docking can only be carried out on dogs where the owners have proved that the dogs will be used as working or shooting dogs.

The breed standard indicates that the males of the breed are on average between 15.5–16 inches (39–41 cm) at the withers with the females a little smaller, growing to between 15–15.5 inches (38–39 cm). Both males and females of the breed weigh approximately 13–14.5 kilograms (29–32 lb). American Cocker Spaniels are smaller, with the males being on average between 14.25–15.5 inches (36.2–39 cm), and females again being smaller on average at between 13.5–14.5 inches (34–37 cm), both weighing approximately 11–13 kilograms (24–29 lb). The closely related English Springer Spaniels are larger than either types of cockers, growing to between 19–19.75 inches (48–50.2 cm) for the females, and 19.25–20 inches (48.9–51 cm) for the males, and weighing between 23–25 kilograms (51–55 lb).

The English Cocker Spaniel is similar to the English Springer Spaniel and at first glance the only major difference is the larger size of the Springer. However English Cockers also tend to have longer, and lower-set ears than English Springers. In addition Springers also tend to have a longer muzzle, their eyes are not as prominent and the coat is less abundant.

Please include your dream stories, dog stories or your dog dream stories in your log. Thanks.

Added the unavailable in winter attribute which is the closest thing to winter unfriendly that we have. This cache is hard to find with lots of snow on the ground.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ner lbh onexvat hc gur jebat gerr?

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)