Field Spaniel used to be the term used for all land spaniels. They were then given group names according to their size and colour. The smaller dogs were called Cockers, the larger dogs were called Springers if they were black and white or liver and white. If the larger dogs were a solid colour they were given the name Field Spaniel. As the breed was developed they were crossed with Springers, Sussex Spaniels and even Bassett hounds to create what are now known as the modern Field Spaniel.
The Field Spaniel is an active, intelligent, medium size dog. They are eager to please their owner which helps to make them fairly easy to train, they love their families and this makes them great family or companion dogs. As is the case with most spaniel breeds the Field Spaniel can suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for long periods.
They tend to be good with other dogs and pets so long as they are well socialised from an early age. That said it is always best to keep an eye on the around any small pets, as they do have quite a high prey drive.
They are darker in colour than other spaniels and are still generally solid in colour, although some may have a few markings or be a roan type. Interestingly the Field Spaniel has only a single coat, unlike most other working type spaniels. The coat is fairly long and has feathering similar to the Springer. Like most spaniels regular grooming is required to keep the coat in a good condition and prevent matting occuring.
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