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Field Spaniel Dog Breed
The Field Spaniel is a sporting dog popular with hunters for his keen nose, stamina, willingness to work and good disposition. Intelligent and very loyal to his family, the Field Spaniel makes a good watchdog and is a little aloof with strangers. Being loving and affectionate, he needs to be around his people, but will do well in a kennel, provided he has lots of space to play and run.
A unique and intelligent sporting dog, the Field Spaniel was developed in the middle of the 19th century from other spaniel breeds - Sussex Spaniel, English Cocker Spaniel and English Springer Spaniel.
The emergence of the breed is attributed to the desire of some dog fanciers to create a dog with good hunting abilities which could compete in the show ring with other existing spaniel breeds.
For over 150 years, the breed has seen many ups and downs in its popularity and has been revived at least three times. Nowadays, thanks to a major effort of dedicated fanciers, the Field Spaniel can be seen at all major shows and trials. The Field Spaniel enjoys a good bark. He can be destructive if not given plenty of exercise or left alone for long hours.
Field Spaniel Breed Outline
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Country of Origin: | Great Britain |
| FCI Classification: |
Group 8 - Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs; Flushing Dogs (with working trial) |
| Utilization: | Flushing and retrieving dog |
| AKC Classification: | Sporting Group |
| Personality: | Active, tireless, curious, intelligent, loyal, affectionate. |
| Size Category: | Medium |
| Height: | 18 inches at shoulders |
| Colors: |
Black, liver or roan. Any one of these colors with tan markings. |
| Average Litter Size: | 5 |
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Life Span: | 12-13 years |
| Grooming Requirements: |
Special care should be taken of the hair on the ears and in the feathering areas. Brush several times a week. |
| Shedding: | Moderate |
| Social skills: |
Gets along with other pets. |
| Suitability for Children: | Good with kids who treat him with respect.
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| Exercise Needs: | The Field Spaniel is a very active breed which was created primarily as a working dog. He should be given a chance to run freely in a secure yard for at least a couple of hours daily. While he can adapt to the city living, he does best in the country. Fields love to swim. |
| Train Ability: | Intelligent, but not naturally obedient. Field Spaniels are very sensitive to human voice and respond well to praise and firm but gentle treatment. |
| Health & Behavior Issues: | Hip dysplasia (joints), PRA (blindness), cataracts, hypothyroidism (hormonal disorders). |
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