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224 GUIDE T O BREED S

BOYKIN SPANIEL

THIS CHEERFUL, ENERGETIC SPANIEL MAKES A LOYAL AND INTELLIGENT COMPANION AKC
Shorter hair
Height range The official state dog of South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel is a on face
14–18 in (36–46 cm) devoted companion and gets along well with other dogs and children.
Weight range Its easy-going nature and willingness to work make it an ideal
24–40 lb (11–18 kg)
gundog or pet for an active family. The Boykin Spaniel’s curly
Life span 14–16 years coat requires regular grooming.
Origin US
Traditionally
docked tail
Distinctive,
oval, brown
eyes
Other colors
Curly, dark
chocolate coat
Liver
May have white hair
on chest and toes.
Compact,
round feet

SUSSEX SPANIEL

A KINDLY DOG WITH A FROWNING FACE THAT BELIES AN EASY-GOING, ENTHUSIASTIC NATURE AKC

Height range Although active by nature, this English gundog from Sussex will Hazel
15–16 in (38–41 cm) adapt to life in a smaller household, provided it is exercised sufficiently. wrinkled brow
eyes under
Weight range Unlike other gundogs, the Sussex Spaniel will bark, or “give tongue,”
40–51 lb (18–23 kg)
while working—a trait frowned upon in all other gundog breeds;
Life span 12–15 years also distinctive is the rolling action to its gait.
Origin UK
Body length exceeds
Long, rich, leg length
golden-liver coat

Shorter
hair
on face

Pendant ears Feathering
covered with on chest
long, silky hair
Round feet
with feathering
between toes

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