ADDITIONAL SUSSEX SPANIEL PICTURES
Family: Spaniel
Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting Group
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 18th century
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Companion, shows
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The Sussex Spaniel originated and takes its name from Sussex, England. The breed was developed from crosses between
a number of Spaniels including the English Springer and the Clumber Spaniel in order to produce an ideally suited hunting on foot dog.
Mr. Fuller of Rosehill Sussex, England, is credited with being the founder of the breed were he kept them as working dogs for 50 years on his
large estate.
The Sussex almost became extinct as a result of World War II. Thanks to dedicated breeders the breed has survived however, it is considered a
rare breed both in England as well as America.
The Sussex Spaniel was registered by the American Kennel Club 1878
General Appearance: A medium sized long, low-set, heavy boned Spaniel. The skull is long and wide with a broad and square muzzle
that is three inches long and with a pronounced stop. The skull is longer than the muzzle. The liver colored nose has well developed nostrils.
The large eyes are hazel in color and framed by heavy eye brows that provide a frowning expression. The large lobe shaped ears are set
low and are Spaniel like. The body is long and low-set with a deep and wide chest. The tail is set low and docked. The dog is covered in
a flat or slightly wavy soft rich golden liver colored coat with the ears, legs, undersides, chest, and tail having a longer length and
more feathering.
Height & Weight:
Height 13 - 15 Inches
Weight 34 - 50 Pounds
Coat: Medium length flat or slightly waved soft coat. The ears, legs, undersides, chest, and tail have a longer length and more feathering.
Color: Rich golden liver
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: Very devoted, sociable, loves to work, can be stubborn, can be possessive of their owners.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, provided they receive proper socialization starting at an early age
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, pulmonic stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), hypothyroidism
Minor: Ear infections, allergies
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 145
First Registered by the AKC: 1878
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, 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:
Sussex Spaniel Club of America, Inc.
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