Family: Spaniel
Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting Group
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1850s
Originally used for: Hunting, showing
Used today: Hunting, companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The Field Spaniel evolved some 150 years ago about the time dog showing became popular. It is considered a rare
breed and has a checkered past. At one point, the breed was crossed to create a shorter in leg and longer in body dog specifically for showing.
This breeding created a dog that was not suited for sporting and popularity of the breed suffered as a result. The breed today looks more like
the original sporting breed and as a result its popularity has increased.
General Appearance: An athletic well chiseled and defined breed with a deep chest. The head is lean beneath the almond shaped dark
hazel eyes and has slightly raised eyebrows. The nose is well developed with good open nostrils. The muzzle is long and lean and neither snippy
nor squarely cut. The ears are moderately long and wide and set low and are well feathered. The neck is Long, strong and muscular and the
shoulders are long and sloping and well laid back. The legs are straight and of moderate length. The coat is long, flat, glossy and silky in
texture and can be black, liver or roan, all with tan. This breed typically has a docked tail
Height & Weight:
Height 17-18 Inches
Weight 35-50 Pounds
Coat: Long, flat, glossy and silky in texture and dense and weatherproof. Abundant feathering on chest, under body and behind legs.
Color: Solid liver, solid black, golden liver, liver and tan, black and tan, or roan.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: The Field Spaniel is an active working dog they are inquisitive and can be noisy. They need to be kept busy or
they can become destructive.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: High
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, cancer, cardiac issues
Minor: Ear infections, eczema
Life Expectancy: 10-13 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 126
First Registered by the AKC: 1894
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc.
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