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CATALOG OF BREEDS | GUNDOGS

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Finer head than English
HEIGHT 18–19in (46–48cm)
Springer Spaniel (see p.224)
WEIGHT 35–51lb (16–23kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–15 years
A close cousin of the English Springer Spaniel (see p.224) and the English
Cocker Spaniel (see p.222), this medium-sized Welsh gundog has a jolly Red and
Long,
disposition and makes a fine family dog and hunting companion. It is white muscular neck
inclined to wander, so early and consistent training is imperative.

Low-set, lightly
feathered, vine-
leaf-shaped ears Brown nose

Feathering
on chest

Round,
catlike feet
Naturally straight,
soft coat

Sussex Spaniel

HEIGHT 15–16in (38–41cm)
WEIGHT 40–51lb (18–23kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–15 years

Although active by nature, this English gundog from Sussex
Hazel eyes under
will adapt to life in a smaller household, providing it is exercised wrinkled brow
Shorter hair
sufficiently. Unlike other gundogs, the Sussex Spaniel will bark
on face
while working—a trait frowned upon in all other gundog
breeds; another distinctive characteristic is the rolling
action to its gait.

Long, rich coat

Pendant ears
covered with
long, silky hair

Feathering
on chest
Golden-liver

Round feet
with feathering
between toes
Body length exceeds
leg length

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