General Information |
Group(s):
Spaniel, Sporting |
Height: 18 inches |
Weight: 35-50 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
Colors: solid black, liver, red, golden, or roaned with eyebrows |
Coat type: Silky spaniel coat, flat with feathering, long |
Recognized Registries: UKC, FCI, AKC, NCA and others |
Overall Appearance: Clearly a Spaniel variety, the cobby and compact Field Spaniel offers notable presence and atheleticism within its lush, glossy coat. |
 |
Personaility - Behavior - Training |
Energy Level: moderate |
General Nature: |
happy, friendly, energetic and sensitive |
|
with Children: generally very good if children are well behaved and dog is properly socialized |
|
with other pets: as a hunting dog can be unreliable with smaller animals |
|
with dogs: generally very good |
|
Socialization requirements: moderate: as a senstive breed has an inclination to shyness if not heavily socialized |
Ideal home characteristics: One that recognizes the general work ethic of the breed as well as its gentle nature and desire to be a close companion |
Temperament Notes: Enthusiastic worker, tireless, fun-loving, sensitive/soft, intelligent |
Training requirement: high: socialization, basic manners and some additional activity, this is a breed that still wants to work, it will not be its happiest as a lonely couch potato |
Trainer notes: The Field Spaniel is likely the most unsung of the great working dogs. With a compact size, it is a very manageable dog for even the less experienced trainer or the one that lacks complete physical health. It also enjoys exceptional speed and agility ideal fo many dog sports. The happy, sensitive nature combined with a strong work ethic and intelligence makes it an ideal partner for getting down to the nitty gritty and potentially even appreciating the details. Truly an exceptional training partner that lacks the demanding intensity of other better known "highly trainable" breeds. |
 |
Background Information |
Year range of first recognition: 1800s though combined with Cockers at the time |
Country of Origin: England |
Original Function: Flushing spaniel. |
History: Originally combined with the Cockers, the Field Spaniel emerged as a larger variety that still maintains excellent hunting ability in modern times. |
 |
Adoption Information |
|
Deviations from Standard: oversized, excessive bone |
Health Notes: heart issues, eye problems, skin and immune issues (hypothyroidism), hip dysplasia |
Health Testing: Thyroid panel, OFA, CERF |
Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
How long have you had Field Spaniels?
Why do you have Field Spaniels (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of a Field Spaniel?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you sent your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Field Spaniel?
How would you describe the ideal Field Spaniel home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Field Spaniel?
How do you assist or help Field Spaniels in need of rescue? |
Web Sites: http://clubs.akc.org/fssa/breedrescue.html - Field Spaniel Society of America Rescue |
|
 |
Other Resources |
|