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Breed Description | |
| Height: The Field Spaniel's height ranges from 17-18 inches. | ||
| Weight: The Field Spaniel's weight ranges from 35-50 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Field Spaniel can be black, liver, golden liver or shades thereof, in any intensity (dark or light); either self-colored or bi-colored. Bi-colored dogs must be roaned and/or ticked in white areas. | ||
| General Appearance: The Field Spaniel is a combination of beauty and utility. It is a well balanced, substantial hunter-companion of medium size, built for activity and endurance in a heavy cover and water. It has a noble carriage; a proud but docile attitude; is sound and free moving. Symmetry, gait, attitude and purpose are more important than any one part. | ||
| Temperament: The Field Spaniel combines energy and the enthusiasm for hunting with the affectionate personality of a companion dog. Unusually docile, sensitive, funloving, independent and intelligent, with a great affinity for human companionship. They may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. | ||
| Care: The Field Spaniel needs moderate care of it's silky coat. Recommended brushing for 5 minutes twice a week. Professional trimming should also been done a few times a year. Regular ear cleaning. | ||
| Training: The Field Spaniel needs to be a useful member of the family and may be trained to work as a hunter, obedience dog or in tracking. | ||
| Activity: The Field Spaniel is a very active breed, exercise is essential. Frequent runs on a leash and a fenced in back yard are suggested. | ||
| Life Span: The Field Spaniel lives about 10-12 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Field Spaniel averages about 7 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Field Spaniel originated in England. | ||
| Brief History: At one time the sporting spaniel family were loosely classified as Field Spaniels, later the family was divided by weight, the larger dogs known as field spaniels the smaller ones Cocker Spaniels. 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. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC(GB), UKC |
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