RSSField Spaniel Breed Info
Energy ***
Trainng ****
Watchdog ****
Grooming ***
Field Spaniel are originated from Great Britain
Size: max: 18 in (H), 50 lbs (W)
Color: liver, black, golden liver, roan
Coat: glossy single coat with feathering on th chest, belly, back of legs
Personality: social, lively, fun-loving,
Care: exercise, activity
Known health problem: hip dysplasia, entropion, ectropion, PRA, thyroid
Group: sporting dogs
Good with children? yes
Good with other pets? tend to chase small animals such as birds, rabbits, mice, rats
Field Spaniel Club
Field Spaniel Society of Americahttp://clubs.akc.org/fssa/
The Field Spaniel dog shares much of its early history with a similar breed called the English Cocker Spaniel. The Field Spaniel was a bit larger due to its blood connection with Land Spaniels that weighed as much as 25 pounds heavier. These larger Spaniel dogs were made up of the Sussex, Cocker, and English Water Spaniels.
Later heavy breeding practices went into the Field Spaniel which resulted in a longer body, shorter legs, and heavier bones they were recognized as their own separate breed. Such exaggerated breeding techniques caused this dog to lose its hunting abilities. Field Spaniels were quite popular going into the early 1900s, they teetered on the brink of extinction soon after.
Starting from 1950s, some breeders started to cross the Field Spaniel with English Springer Spaniels in order to re-create the original breed, and they were successful. Today's modern Field Spaniel is not only a wonderful looking dog from the old days, they also regained their hunting abilities. During the late 1960s, this dog started to become more popular but is still considered one of the rarest breeds in existence today.
With high energy levels and equal amounts of playfulness, the Field Spaniel dog is one of the most friendly breed of dogs that a family can have and are noted as being extremely friendly towards and other pets, but may occasionally tend to chase small animals due to their hunting instinct. They are easy to train and can be excellent watchdogs. Always willing to please, and enjoy having a job to do, a Field Spaniel would make any home a peaceful one. This breed does best with active owner in a rural or suburban home.
Although Field Spaniels are fairly active dogs and enjoy running around as much as possible, you can satisfy its energy requirements with a couple of brisk walks during the day. Most happy when sleeping inside with its family, Field Spaniels should also have plenty of time to roam free in a fenced-in yard.
Grooming will take solid brushing at least twice per week and the hair of the ears and footpaths should be trimmed up every few months. Ear trimming is important in all spaniel breeds as the long ears prevent air circulation in the ear canal causing excessive moisture and infection. Fields Spaniel dogs have webbed feet and excessive hair can also lead to excessive moisture and infection. The lifespan of the average Field Spaniel dog is approximately 13 years, with some lasting up to 15 years.