• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Field Spaniels: This breed of English dog has small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears. Field Spaniels were originally bred for startling, or flushing, and retrieving birds from their cover from fields, hence its name.
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Field Spaniels originated in England and were originally bred in the 1800's as a gun dog
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers referring to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relating to their skill in hunting Woodcock pigeons  
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 17 - 18 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Field Spaniels and Nicknames: This dog's name is sometimes mis-spelt as Spanial
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Field Spaniels: The coat is normally flat and silky and comes in a range of colors including black, liver or roan with, or without, tan markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Field Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Field Spaniels is the Sporting Dog (Gundog) dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Field Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Field Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Field Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye Infections
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Breeding Field Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Field Spaniels

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