ABOUT
FIELD SPANIELS
| HISTORY
OF THE BREED |
The
FIELD SPANIEL was developed as a Breed
during the middle of the 19th century - with the aim of
producing a Black Land Spaniel. It has had a chequered
history with its popularity waning at various times. During
the early part of the 20th century and again in the 1960s,
the breed almost died out through lack of numbers and
breeding stock. All the Field Spaniels of today stem from
just a handful of dogs remaining in the mid-1960s.
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| GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS |
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The
FIELD SPANIEL is a well-balanced, noble,
upstanding sporting spaniel, built for activity & endurance.
It is ideal for rough shooting or as a companion for country
dwellers. It is not considered as suitable for city life.
The temperament of the breed is considered to be unusually
docile, active, sensitive & independent. Unlike
some breeds, there is no difference between the dogs used
for working and those exhibited in the show ring.
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| SIZE |
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The
FIELD SPANIEL is a substantial dog, usually
measuring around 18" to the shoulder and weighing between
40-55 lbs (18-25 kgs). It is larger than the Cocker Spaniel
(approx. 15-16") and smaller than the English Springer
Spaniel (approx 20") - the latter being longer in leg
and shorter in body. |
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| COLOUR |
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Although
the breed was originally developed as a solid Black dog,
it is true to say that solid Liver is the most common colour
today, with Black taking second place in popularity. Other
colours are less numerous, but include Liver Roan, Blue
Roan, Black & Tan, and Liver and Tan. |
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