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GERMAN SPANIEL

THIS GREAT FAMILY DOG IS NOT FOR THE INEXPERIENCED OWNER OR CITY DWELLER FCI

Height range An excellent retriever, this dog loves the water. The German Spaniel has
17–21 in (44–53 cm) masses of stamina and is happiest working, although long, brisk walks will
Weight range keep it content. This breed will live outdoors, but thrives indoors with a
40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
family, and makes a good working gundog and pet.
Life span 12–14 years
Brown saddle
Origin Germany

Short, fine,
brown coat
on head
Other colors
Lightly
feathered,
Medium-brown drop ears
Red Brown eyes with kind
expression
Dense, wavy,
Red roan brown-roan coat
Spoon-shaped
feet

FIELD SPANIEL

A HIGH-ENERGY WORKING GUNDOG SUITABLE FOR THE COUNTRY DWELLER AKC

Height range Originally a cross between the English Cocker Spaniel (opposite) Moderate stop
17–18 in (44–46 cm) and the Sussex Spaniel (see p.224), the Field Spaniel was used for
Weight range retrieving from water and heavy cover. This docile but high-energy,
40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
medium-sized gundog needs to be kept busy and makes the perfect
Life span 10–12 years hunting companion for an active family living in the country.
Origin UK
Long body relative
to leg length

Light feathering
Other colors on underside of tail

Black Roan
May have tan markings.
Liver-colored nose
White Moderately long,
mark liver coat
on chest Feathering on
back of legs

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