American Cocker
Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel dog is a small
and solidly-built dog breed that is known for its long
ears and its beautiful dark eyes. They are relatively
easy to train, extremely affectionate, and get along
with other pets and dogs very well. Because of these
features, they are still one of the most popular breeds
of dog. The head of the Cocker Spaniel dog is refined
and has a wide muzzle and its body is proportionate and
balanced with its overall size. The Cocker Spaniel dogs
medium-length coat can either be wavy or straight with
colors ranging from black, brown, tan, and other solid
colors. The tail is docked.
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American Water
Spaniel
Eager, enthusiastic, and very
intelligent, the American Water Spaniel is a dog that
makes for a great companion and pet. This is a dog that
has plenty of energy, especially when younger, and is
loyal, dedicated, and fun to be around. The American
Water Spaniel is suitable for newcomers to dog ownership
as well as for the more experienced, and these dogs are
very good around children that they have been brought up
with, as well as with other animals. The American Water
Spaniel loves to be a part of the action when it comes
to family fun and activity, and neglecting your American
Water Spaniel can result in boredom and destructive
behavior.
The American Water Spaniel,
currently recognized as the state dog of Wisconsin,
first enjoyed popularity as an exemplary hunting
companion in the Midwestern regions of the US. Though
there are no accurate records of its origin, this breed
is believed to have derived from the Irish water
spaniel, to which it has a close resemblance, and
possibly the English water spaniel as well. This breed
is quite skilled, its relatively small build
notwithstanding. It has a long, powerful muzzle suitable
for carrying quarry, tough legs that are fit for
swimming, and a tail that is often used to steer while
in the water. Its wavy or curly coat and dense undercoat
provide protection from weather and water, as well as
thorny cover.
Boykin Spaniel
The Boykin Spaniel dog is docile, pleasant and obedient.
The Boykin Spaniel dog makes an
intelligent and loyal companion. Their trademark yellow/amber eyes that they
stare expectantly into your eyes are often commented upon as if the dog is
asking “What do you want me to do next?” The Boykin Spaniel dog is a fantastic swimmer.
The Boykin Spaniel dog enjoy water and swimming; however they are prone to Spaniel ear infections
and should be dried well after getting wet. Most
owners report that each of these dogs has a unique personally and an
enthusiastic field ability seldom matched by other dogs. His fine nose and
enthusiasm in the field make him a versatile hunter. The Boykin Spaniel dog have been bred as a
hunting spaniel and have exceptionally good noses. The Boykin Spaniel dog sense of smell can lead
them on an excursion if allowed to roam off lead.
The Boykin Spaniel is recognized
as the state dog of South Carolina. It is an excellent
hunting and retrieving dog. Sporting a spaniel-like head
and a typically waterproof curly coat, the Boykin
spaniel has curly ears set high on its head and dark
brown eyes that are shaped well-apart.
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Brittany
Spaniel
The Brittany Spaniel is a
dedicated, cheerful, and eager dog. The Brittany Spaniel
dog loves to play and exercise, and has plenty of
energy. Highly intelligent and obedient, the Brittany
Spaniel dogs are easy to train. This makes them great
for inexperienced dog owners as well as for the more
experienced. The Brittany Spaniel dogs loves people and
attention, and it is important not to neglect these
dogs. Boredom can soon lead to destructive behavior.
These sensitive dogs are always eager to please their
owners, but are also independent, spirited, and fun
loving dogs that love to join in with the fun and the
action.
When it comes to children The Brittany Spaniel dog is a
gentle and stable creature that gets on well with
youngsters, and also gets on well with other animals,
although as with all dogs it is important that you
socialize them early on. With strangers some can be
quite timid. The Brittany Spaniel dogs love and
protective streak for their family makes them effective
watchdogs, and they will bark to sound an alarm should
anything seem amiss. Some Brittany Spaniel dogs lines
can be timid, and in order to prevent excessive shyness
or submissiveness, early socialization is needed. In
all, the Brittany Spaniel dogs makes a good family pet
for those with plenty of devotion to give, and is fine
in households with children and other animals.
The Brittany or Brittany Spaniel
is a compact, leggy dog originally bred to hunt. He
makes an excellent pointing bird dog because of his keen
sense of smell. Aside from the Britanny’s exceptional
nose, his excellent working ability account for his
popularity. The natural ability of the Brittany sells
him as a breed to many neophytes in the field of hunting
as he seems to know better what to do than his master.
He can be tail-less or have his tail docked to
approximately four inches. Agreeable with children and
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Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
is an eager, affectionate tail-wager. Lively, outgoing
and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to
please. They are intelligent enough to understand what
you want and therefore are usually easy to train and
respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said
to be naturally well behaved and get along well with
other dogs and pets
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
is known for its expressive, beautiful eyes and its long
fluffy ears. It skull is flat and its muzzle is conical
in shape. Although they are small, their body is solid
and muscular. Their coat is long and silky and usually
comes in black and tan, chestnut on white (Blenheim),
and ruby. Their tail is sometimes docked. The Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel serves well as an apartment dog,
provided it is given sufficient walks.
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Clumber Spaniel
An eager, affectionate, and
intelligent dog, the Clumber Spaniel is a dog that loves
to please his owners and will prove to be a loyal and
responsive pet. The Clumber Spaniel is dedicated and
friendly, and this breed gets along well with children
even though they may not have been brought up with them.
The Clumber Spaniel loves to play and can sometimes be
quite animated, and even clownish about the way that he
acts.
The Clumber Spaniel is a dog that
is well-balanced and strongly-boned for its massive
size. It was originally bred by the French nobility for
doing field work. It is a gentle, loving and loyal dog.
Its head is square and its chest is wide and deep. The
eyes are dark and deep-set and the ears are large. The
coat of the Clumber Spaniel is silky, straight, and
thick and comes in a white color with orange/lemon
markings.
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Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is a charming
and gentle mannered dog. The Cocker Spaniel is a dog
that enjoys playing but also has a clam and dignified
manner about him. The Cocker Spaniel dog gets along well
with children, especially when raised with them, and get
on well with other dogs and with strangers. The Cocker
Spaniel is a sociable and amiable dog with a cheerful
outlook on life and a responsive attitude. The Cocker
Spaniel dog is highly intelligent making him a stand-out
at obedience training. The Cocker Spaniel is a dog that
will usually be pretty easy to train, and will be fine
for the more inexperienced dog owner as well as more
experienced owners.
The Cocker Spaniel is a willing, enthusiastic, and keen
dog. Eager to please, the Cocker Spaniel dog is active,
and very friendly. Owners may find that the Cocker
Spaniel dogs are difficult to housebreak. The Cocker
Spaniel dogs will often bark, that can be a problem. The
Cocker Spaniel dogs are affectionate, which is great
news for those looking for a devoted dog, but the Cocker
Spaniel can sometimes get a little over dedicated and
clingy, which makes him something of a demanding dog,
and certainly not ideal for those that cannot dedicate
the time to look after a dog and pay it plenty of
attention.
The Cocker Spaniel is a small and
solidly-built dog breed that is known for its long ears
and its beautiful dark eyes. They are relatively easy to
train, extremely affectionate, and get along with other
pets very well. Because of these features, they are
still one of the most popular breeds of dog. The head of
the Cocker Spaniel is refined and has a wide muzzle and
its body is proportionate and balanced with its overall
size. Its medium-length coat can either be wavy or
straight with colors ranging from black, brown, tan, and
other solid colors. The tail is docked.
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English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is an eager, playful, and
cheerful dog with plenty of affection to give and a
responsive and gentle nature. This is a sociable breed,
and loves to be around his loved ones. Sweet and
enthusiastic, the English Cocker Spaniel makes for a
great family pet, but it is worth noting that some can
be overly dependant on their owners to the point where
they become clingy, so it is important to teach your
English Cocker Spaniel to be independent. When it comes
to children these dogs are generally very good, and they
are also very friendly with strangers in most instances.
The English Cocker Spaniel will get along well with
other pets too, making this breed ideal for families
with other pets.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a sturdy, well-built dog,
with distinctively long ears that can reach its nose
when stretched forward. The skull’s upper plane is
almost parallel to that of the muzzle. This breed
possesses medium-length hair, and dark, oval eyes. Its
nose is colored black or brown, and its jaw has a
scissors type of bite. It also has a well-developed
chest, but narrow enough to provide graceful movement.
Cocker Spaniel tails are usually docked a few weeks
after birth. Its paws resemble that of a cat’s.
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English
Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is an intelligent and very
eager to please. This dog breed loves companionship and
affectionate to his family. The English Springer Spaniel
love to be around people. Active and loves the outdoors,
this dog breed enjoys to be apart of family activities.
He is a quick learner which makes him easy to obedience
training. The English Springer Spaniel has plenty of
energy and spirit, and loves to play. Some English
Springer Spaniel can be overly boisterous at times, and
others can be overly dependant to the point where they
become clingy. This breed should have training early on
to help him to become more independent and less
destructive. English Springer Spaniel dogs do not like
being neglected, and being left along for long periods.
This can result in destructive behavior and anxiety. The
English Springer Spaniel gets along well with children,
particularly when raised with them, and is also good
with other pets. He is a sociable dog and will get along
well with most strangers, although some English Springer
Spaniels may be more reserved around strangers than
others.
The English Springer Spaniel is usually of medium size.
They have long pendant ears. They are neither too light
nor too heavy. The tail is commonly wagging and docked.
They should have a confident bearing. It is strong and
refined. Their eyes are medium-sized and have a kind
expression. The eyes are either brown or hazel. This
would depend on the color of the coat. The coat has
medium length and is either flat or wavy and feathered.
The coat comes in liver and white, black and white, or
blue or liver roan. The white coat may sometimes have
streaks of colored hair. The English Springer Spaniel’s
neck is fairly long for his body.
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English Toy
Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is a sweet
natured, undemanding, and friendly dog, with an amiable
personality. This a gentle nature dog, with a lot of
affection to give to his owners. The English Toy Spaniel
has low demands and sweet in nature. This breed of dog
is well suited for the elderly or those that are unable
to provide much in the way of exercise for their pet.
The English Toy Spaniel is also well suited for the
inexperienced owner as well as the more experienced, and
is a small dog that makes a great companion pet. English
Toy Spaniel dog that prefers to be pampered and loves
his comforts.
These dogs will get along okay with older children that
are more considerate, but they do not like being teased
or handled roughly so are not well suited to younger,
boisterous children. These dogs tend to get on well with
other pets, but can be reserved when strangers are
around. The English Toy Spaniel is a very fast learner
and is obedient, which means that training shouldn't
prove too much of a problem but beware, as some English
Toy Spaniels can have a stubborn streak.
The English Toy Spaniel is a
sturdy and small spaniel with a deep black pug nose with
open nostrils. It has round large and dark eyes and a
sweet expression. The English Toy Spaniel’s ears are
long and feathered. The ears hang along the cheeks. The
coat of an English Toy Spaniel is soft, silky and well
feathered. It comes in four colors which are King
Charles (black and tan), Ruby (solid red and sometimes
with a few streaks of white hair or a white patch on the
chest), Blenheim (with red markings, or a red “thumb
print” centered on the forehead), and Prince Charles
(tri color, consisting of white with black and tan
markings. The tail is usually docked.
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The
Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel is the
tallest of the spaniels. This breed is a fun loving,
amiable, and somewhat clownish dog. These dogs are bold,
highly intelligent, and quick to learn, which makes
training easy. They can also be rather obstinate,
opinionated, and sensitive, which makes them best suited
to those with some experience of dog ownership. The
personality of the Irish Water Spaniel can vary from one
individual to another, but by and large these dogs are
eager to please their owners. The Irish Water Spaniel
enjoys play and activity, and have inquisitive and
curious natures. The energy level of the Irish Water
Spaniel can be very high as a puppy, but tends to
decrease to more moderate levels as the dog grows older.
The Irish Water Spaniel can be very protective, which
makes him an effective watchdog. Some can also be
reserved or sharp, which makes early socialization
important.
The Irish Water Spaniel, as the name suggests, loves
water and is known to be a very efficient retriever when
it comes to wildfowl. These dogs will get along well
with children, particularly children that they have been
brought up with, but tend to be wary around strangers.
When it comes to other pets some Irish Water Spaniels
can be aggressive, particularly with other dogs, again
early socialization is an important consideration if you
have other pets. The Irish Water Spaniel is a spirited
dog that has plenty of stamina and a fun loving
disposition, making him a great choice for a family pet
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Irish Water Spaniels have extraordinary webbed feet that greatly assist
them in swimming. They have well boned, straight front legs with hind
quarters as high or slightly higher than its shoulders. The Irish Water
Spaniel has a curly, crisp-textured coat. They have a dense outer coat
which lines the their curly outer coat –this helps insulate dogs even in
the coldest weather. This breed is the largest of the spaniels and has a
rather large head with an arched skull. Their face and tail have short
hairs compared to the long curls of their body. Their dark eyes are
protected by a top-knot of curls that hang from the head. They have deep
chest which is rather narrow to allow free movement when swimming.
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Sussex Spaniel
The Sussex Spaniel is a friendly
and placid dog. This breed of dog has a steady
disposition and a certain charm about him. Suited to
both experienced and inexperienced dog owners, the
Sussex Spaniel dog makes for a delightful companion and
family pet. The Sussex Spaniel dog can be a stubborn and
willful dog at times. Owners of this breed of dog needs
to be confident, assertive, yet positive in their
approach. It is advisable that you provide your Sussex
Spaniel dog with early socialization to promote a stable
and confident temperament. The Sussex Spaniel protective
nature and tendency to bark to raise an alarm makes the
Sussex Spaniel dog an effective watchdog. The Sussex
Spaniel dogs are intelligent and fairly quick to learn.
Training can still prove a challenge because of the
stubbornness of some of these dogs. Housebreaking can
also be difficult with some Sussex Spaniel breeds.
The Sussex Spaniel dog does thrive on the love and
affection of his owner. The Sussex Spaniel dogs likes to
get involved in activities both indoors and outdoors.
These are not dogs that like to be neglected. The Sussex
Spaniel dogs unrulely behavior could lead to barking and
howling. You will also need to be watchful with regards
to his eating habits, as many Sussex Spaniels can be
extremely fussy eaters. In some cases, the fussiness of
eating can be caused by lack of exercise or boredom. The
Sussex Spaniel does not like to be handled roughly and
is best suited around older, gentler children. He will
usually be cautious around strangers at first, but this
should later turn into polite acceptance. The Sussex
Spaniel dog tends to be friendly with other animals, but
can be bossy, particularly with strange dogs. The Sussex
Spaniel has moderate energy levels, and will require a
fair amount of exercise, preferably with plenty of
interactive play.
The Sussex Spaniel is a strong dog
watchdog with several skills in tracking, hunting, and
endurance games. As a hunter, it hunts slowly but its
excellent nose makes it efficient in tracking. It also
has a great stamina that makes it last long in such
game. But such sporty attributes are not very evident
because of its charming looks. This dog has large and
expressive hazel eyes, liver-colored nose, and long
heavy ears. It is built long and low to the ground and
has a deep chest. It has feathered legs, undersides, and
tail (which is docked). Its silky coat is golden liver
in color and blends well with color of barks of trees at
sunset, making it seemingly invisible.
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Tibetan
Spaniel
The Tibetan Spaniel dog is a charming, sociable dog. The
Tibetan Spaniel is a lover of doggy comforts and makes a
great family pet or companion. This breed of dogs are
well suited to both experienced and inexperienced dog
owners, and have lots of energy, charm, and personality.
The Tibetan Spaniel is an adaptable little dog, with a
good natured disposition and a playful attitude. The
Tibetan Spaniel dog can be stubborn and independent.
Training something of a challenge with the Tibetan
Spaniel dog and a confident, assertive, yet positive
owner is essential. Although some Tibetan Spaniels can
be on the manipulative side, most are easy going, clam,
and sensitive. The Tibetan Spaniel is not overly
demanding in terms of exercise. Regular walks are
important, as is a safe and secure area in which to play
when not on a leash.
The Tibetan Spaniel dog is very in tune with the
emotions of his owner, and enjoys interaction. The
Tibetan Spaniel dog is a real peoples dog, and does not
like to be left alone or neglected. Very good at solving
problems, smart, and quick to learn, the Tibetan Spaniel
dog makes for a delightful companion. This breed of dog
enjoys climbing, and is very agile for his size. Early
socialization is recommended with the Tibetan Spaniel to
bring out confidence and stability in his temperament.
The Tibetan Spaniel dog can be wary around strangers.
The Tibetan Spaniel dog will bark to raise the alarm,
making him an effective watchdog. This dog gets along
well with children but does not like to be roughly
handled. The Tibetan Spaniel dog is best around gentle,
older children. This dog will usually get along well
with other pets too, although some females can be
aggressive with dogs of the same sex.
The Tibetan Spaniel is a small attractive dog. Its
expressive oval eyes and medium-length but strong black
nose, and its plumed and curved over tail give it a
charming appearance. It has small and neat hare-feet
that allow swift movements. Its small body size and
weight also render its movements almost noiseless. It
has soft and silky medium-length flat coat which comes
in several colors and shades – cream, gold, fawn, red,
white, black, as well as black and tan. This sensitive
breed is a well-liked house pet.
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Welsh Springer
Spaniel
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a
very sociable, cheerful, and friendly creature. This is
a dog that makes for a great family pet and companion,
suiting both the experienced and the inexperienced dog
owner. These dogs are highly intelligent, quick to
learn, responsive, and eager to please, all of which
adds up to easier training. They are good natured dogs,
with plenty of affection, and love to give. The Welsh
Springer Spaniel loves to be around his family, and
enjoys interactive play and activity. He is a tactile
dog, and is fully of sloppy licks and kisses for his
loved ones. This is not a dog for those that want an
aloof pet. Nor are the Welsh Springer Spaniel for those
with little time to dedicate to their pet. The Welsh
Springer Spaniel dog is very attentive, but also very
sensitive, so training methods must always be calm and
positive.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog breed does not like to be
handled roughly. The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog is a
loyal breed of dog and this dog gets along well with
kids. Care should be taken with smaller, boisterous
children though. Some younger Welsh Springer Spaniels
can wet themselves from excitement, stress, or nerves.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel are reserved when it comes to
strangers, and will generally bark to raise the alarm if
anything seems amiss, making them effective watchdogs.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog breed gets along well
with other pets. In order to instill confidence, early
socialization is recommended with the Welsh Springer
Spaniel. The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog is the perfect
dog for an active person or family, with plenty of love
and devotion to give back to their pet.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a
hardy sporting dog that is especially popular in Wales
and Western England. It has small ears that hang close
to the cheeks and a tail that is clipped short. The
straight, silky coat forms a feathery fringe on its
belly, legs and ears which is soft to the touch. It is
often referred to as the Welsh Springer and was used to
be known as the Welsh Cocker. It is an attractive dog
that comes in a convenient size. Its body allows for
hard work and endurance with a coat thick enough to
offer protection from the weather.
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