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Description: The Field Spaniel is a combination of beauty and utility. The Field Spaniel is a well-balanced, substantial medium sized hunter/companion. The Field Spaniel is built for activity and endurance in heavy cover and water. The Field Spaniel is of noble carriage, has a proud yet docile attitude, and is sound and free-moving. The Field Spaniel is an affectionate, intelligent breed who is eager to please. Suited for family life, the Field Spaniel is also willing to work and hunt in open terrain.

Height: 18 inches
Weight: 35 - 50 lbs.

Colors: Black, liver or roan with tan markings; clear black, white or liver and white unacceptable.
Coat: Long, flat and glossy, without curls; silky in texture.

Temperament: The Field Spaniel is responsive, friendly.
With Children: Yes, loves everyone.
With Pets: Yes, easy going, relates well.
Special Skills: Family pet and field sports dog.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Moderate care of the Field Spaniel silky coat is required. Recommended brushing for 5 minutes twice a week. Professional trimming should also been done a few times a year. Regular ear cleaning. Exercise is essential for the Field Spaniel as they are a very active breed. Frequent runs on a leash and a fenced in back yard are suggested.
Training: Quick to learn they respond to the sound of your voice. Kind and consistent training is recommended.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: A house with a fenced yard is essential. An owner of a Field Spaniel will need to spend a large amount of time walking and running this breed. Needs to be in contact with people as they will become neurotic if shut away in a kennel.

Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, eye problems and thyroid.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: 7

Country of Origin: England
History: At one time the sporting spaniel family were loosely classified as Field Spaniel, later the family was divided by weight, the larger dogs known as Field Spaniel the smaller ones Cocker Spaniel. Originally you could find a litter who would contain both. Beside the Cocker you will find Sussex, Irish Water and English Water Spaniel in his bloodline. In 1948 the Field Spaniel Society did considerable work to produce a better proportioned standard type breed.

First Registered by the AKC: 1894
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC(GB), UKC

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