Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel, who are renowned for being exceptionally relaxed, active, sensitive, and independent, show their zest for life through close, frequent contact with their owner.

This type of dog is a medium-sized dog breed of spaniel type. They originally developed them to be all-black show dogs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Today, this type of dog is a sturdy, moderately boned dog with a noble head, gentle expression, low set ears, and a glossy, predominantly black coat. This gundog breed is active, inquisitive, and independent, but it can also be docile and very attached to its owner.

Field Spaniel dog shares some characteristics with cocker, springer, and Sussex Spaniels, so it’s not quite as excitable as the cocker spaniel, and it’s much larger too.

These are hardy dogs, requiring lots of outdoor activity. They can be wilful and naughty, because of a sense of humour, responding well to patient, reward-based training. With early socialisation, this breed makes an excellent family pet that’s good with children and friendly with other dogs and pets.

This gundog breed is a mid-sized working dog that makes a tireless rough shooter’s dog, as a result with a keen nose and a willingness to face heavy cover. This breed can work in the beating line so pick up at shoots.

 

About the Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel are natural retrievers because equipped with an excellent sense of smell, give their best even on challenging terrain, utilizing their intelligence and versatility to the fullest.

In wide open spaces, Field Spaniel dogs flourish and are well-suited so making excellent companions in the countryside. They are also superb hunting dogs, with exceptional skills in flushing and retrieving.

Breed specifics:

Country: United Kingdom
Size category: Medium
Avg life expectancy: 10-12 years
Even-tempered / Lively / Calm / Reserved / Independent

Key facts:

  1. Needs extensive grooming
  2. Excellent as a family dog