Field Spaniel
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized, athletic breed that is known for its intelligence, trainability, and love of water. This breed is native to England, where it was originally used for hunting and flushing game.
- Weight
- 35–55 lb (16–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 16–19 in (41–48 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- England (mid-19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Docile
Fun-loving
Independent
Intelligent
Sensitive
Coat colours
Black, black and white, black roan, golden liver, liver, liver and white, liver roan and tan-pointed variants
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–55 lb (16–25 kg) | 35–55 lb (16–25 kg) |
| Height | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Field Spaniel
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Field Spaniel (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Breed Standard - Field Spaniel Society of America (opens in a new tab)
- Field Spaniel Dog Breed - Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
- Field Spaniel - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Field Spaniel Dog Breed and Characteristics - Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
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