Field Spaniel

Sporting Group

 

Breed History: The Field Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel developed together until the 20th century, with the Field Spaniel being larger in the litter. Lack of good breeding affected the breed adversely for many years, until fanciers focused on maintaining effectiveness in the field. In the late nineteenth century the breed was imported to the U.S. but never really became popular. This breed is still rare.

 

Breed Description: This dog is sturdy, medium-sized, and longer than it is tall. It has a rectangular head with long, wide drop ears. The eyes are almond-shaped and brown. The tail is natural or docked. The single coat is glossy with feathering on the back of the legs, belly, chest, and underside of the tail. The Field Spaniel can be black, liver, golden liver, roan, with or without tan points. A small amount of white on the chest and throat is allowed. These dogs are 17 to 18 inches high and weigh 35 to 50 pounds.

 

Breed Temperament: This is a very lively, fun-loving, and vocal breed. These dogs love the water. They do best with active owners in rural or suburban homes. They require a lot of exercise, and a job or activity to keep them busy. These dogs are bred to work. So they need something to do with their time. If this is lacking, they will get into trouble.

 

Energy Level: High

 

 

Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia, ectropion, entropion, PRA, subaortic stenosis, and thyroid disease.

 

 

 

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