The Field Spaniel Guide, a Playful and Independent Breed

Is The Field Spaniel Right For You?

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  The Field Spaniel is a rare breed known for their docile and independent temperament.

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  They are patient with children and make good family pets.

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  Field Spaniel puppies must be socialzed early with other dogs to avoid aggression.

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  The Field Spaniel breed needs to be kept busy with a purpose, as they've been known to cause mischielf when bored.

HISTORY

The Field Spaniel, originating in England in the 1800s, used to be considered a slight variation of the English Cocker Spaniel, and not a breed in their own right. They were both used to flush and retrieve game, and they were both smaller than the Springer Spaniel, but at some point before the 1900s it was decided that any English Cocker Spaniel over 25 pounds belonged to a different breed, which became the Field Spaniel. A versatile hunting dog, the Field Spaniel has recently become overshadowed in popularity by the Cocker and Springer Spaniels. They were first accepted into the AKC in 1894.