Field Spaniel

This magnificent canine specimen is an excellent companion, whether you are a hunter or not. He loves the opportunity to run freely in the fields. If he were human, he would probably be described as a "woodsman" who loves freedom and the great outdoors. He is a "Field Spaniel" who loves the great outdoors, wide open spaces and freedom to run at leasure in the company of his family, which he particularly likes. The Field Spaniel is an adorable companion to absolutely discover.

Height 43 to 46 cm
Weight 16 to 20 kg
Life expectancy 10 to 12 years
Hair Loss Medium
Excercise Need High
Home country United Kingdom (UK)

Quick Overview of the Field Spaniel

Temperament

  • Sensitive and docile
  • Fairly independent
  • Active and agile
  • Dedicated

Appearance

  • Noble
  • Well-proportioned
  • Long silky shiny coat
  • Big almond eyes

Health

  • Robust and solid
  • Rarely ill
  • No particular pathology

Temperament of the Field Spaniel

This magnificent specimen, well proportioned and with a superb coat, has very good aptitudes for hunting but also for becoming the best companion dog.

Sensitive, docile, slightly independent but affectionate, active, agile and very hardy, the Field Spaniel can be both hunter and life companion.

Dedicated and constantly ready to please his own, he is rather reserved towards strangers but never aggressive.

He is sociable and very easy to train.

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Breed Appearance

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Noble, active, strong, the Field Spaniel has a well-proportioned silhouette with a solid build created for intense activity and resistance.

Like most English Wirehaired Pointers, he has a dignified, noble gait.

Height

Between 43 and 46 cm (16.93 to 18.11 inches) for the male
Between 43 and 46 cm (16.93 to 18.11 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 16 and 20 kg (35.27 to 44.09 pounds) for the male
Between 16 and 20 kg (35.27 to 44.09 pounds) for the female

Color

His coat can be black, roan, liver, or one of these colors with red spots.

Hair

His long, shiny coat is flat and silky in texture. It is harsh and short but never curly.

His high density enables him to withstand the elements. His chest, body and back of the legs are furnished with abundant bangs.

Morphology

His head is very well chiselled and has a moderate stop.

His large almond-shaped eyes are a beautiful hazelnut color. His large, broad and long ears are fringed and set low.

His nose is in harmony with his coat. His tail, usually shortened, is never carried over the back and is set low.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 8, section 2 and is #123

Characteristics of the Field Spaniel

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Life in an apartment
Good first dog
Tolerates solitude
Tolerates cold weather
Tolerates hot weather
Affectionate
Friendly with children
Friendly with strangers
Friendly with other animals
Hair loss
Drooling level
Easy to care for
Robust health
Easy to train
Intelligent
Tendency to bark
Tendency to nibble
Protective
Instinct to hunt
Adventurous spirit
Energy level
Level of intensity
Need for exercise
Playful

Price and monthly budget

Price you can expect to pay for a Field Spaniel puppy: between and
These prices are indicative and may vary from breeder to breeder

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Tips About this breed

City dwellers who want to own such a dog will have to make sure to provide him with large spaces where he can spend his boundless energy, otherwise he will be very unhappy.

He is a dog of the great outdoors and the countryside suits him perfectly. His exercise must be intense and regular.

Daily walks are not enough in his case. He needs to run and play in profusion. This game retriever loves all types of terrain, from bushes to water.

This excellent hunter will make all types of owners happy, as long as they are willing to provide him with the space he needs to develop.

Sedentary people should think twice before buying such a dog.

His fur allows him to resist to bad weather and he can live very well outdoors. His good temperament makes him an excellent companion dog, but his great need for exercise makes him prefer a sporty master to a more sedentary, home-loving master.

His education is not a problem. It must be firm but gentle because he is very docile. Even if he is slightly independent, he remains a very affectionate dog, close to his family.

Health of the Field Spaniel

The Field Spaniel is robust and solid. He is rarely sick.

The breed is not affected by any particular pathology and generally enjoys excellent health and life expectancy.

GROOMING

There is nothing special about his maintenance, apart from his beautiful long, drooping ears which should be monitored regularly.  It is also preferable to brush him two or three times a week. No other maintenance is necessary.

History of this breed

Originally from Great Britain, the Field Spaniel was considered a Cocker instead of a Spaniel until 1892.

Later, his weight made the official difference between the two breeds. He thus joined the Spaniel category.

Multiple crossbreeding with the Basset Hound and the Sussex Spaniel made a longer and shorter dog with a much heavier head.

Unfortunately, these changes greatly affected his popularity. By the middle of the 20th century, he was threatened with extinction, but new crossbreeding with the Springer Spaniel allowed him to regain some of the characteristics lost over the years.

Despite these many changes, the Field Spaniel only arrived in France in the 1980s.

The race was saved from extinction but the numbers are still low. Like the majority of Spaniels, he is an excellent hunting dog with wonderful qualities as a life companion for both adults and children, with whom he loves to play.

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