*The Sporting Dog Breeds* |
*Field Spaniel*
*Origin: England
*Description:
Unusually docile...great endurance...moderate speed and agility
*Behavior:
Behavior problems may include excessive barking at noises, roaming and food stealing. May also snore.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 35-45 pounds.
*Male Weight: 40-50 pounds
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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*Irish Water Spaniel*
*The
Irish Water Spaniel is an unusual looking dog with a curly coat,
topknot of loose curls down its forehead and a ratlike tail.
*Origin: Ireland.
*Description:
Rugged endurance...sometimes timid...clownish appearance...loyal to familiar people, but forbidding to strangers, alert.
*Behavior:
Behavior problems may include fear biting, irritable snapping, shyness as a result of excessive dominance and fear, barking at slight noises, and a tendency to drool.
*Compatible with children: Only recommended with proper training and socialization.
*Female Weight: 45-55 pounds
*Male Weight: 55-65 pounds
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
*Origin: Ireland.
*Description:
Rugged endurance...sometimes timid...clownish appearance...loyal to familiar people, but forbidding to strangers, alert.
*Behavior:
Behavior problems may include fear biting, irritable snapping, shyness as a result of excessive dominance and fear, barking at slight noises, and a tendency to drool.
*Compatible with children: Only recommended with proper training and socialization.
*Female Weight: 45-55 pounds
*Male Weight: 55-65 pounds
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
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*Sussex Spaniel*
*The Sussex
Spaniel, like the Clumber, has shorter legs and a longer body than most
other spaniels, which makes it slow but sturdy in the field.
*Origin: England
*Description:
Friendly...bold...slow mover...calmer than most cockers.
*Behavior:
Behavior problems may include house soiling and howling and a slight possibility of a sudden but short-lived aggressive outburst usually leading to a growl and snap, but not a bite, if the dog is pushed or annoyed too much.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 35-45 pounds
*Male Weight: 35-45 pounds
*Average life span: 10-15 years.
*Origin: England
*Description:
Friendly...bold...slow mover...calmer than most cockers.
*Behavior:
Behavior problems may include house soiling and howling and a slight possibility of a sudden but short-lived aggressive outburst usually leading to a growl and snap, but not a bite, if the dog is pushed or annoyed too much.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 35-45 pounds
*Male Weight: 35-45 pounds
*Average life span: 10-15 years.
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