Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel
A Sussex Spaniel
Common nicknamesSussex
OriginEngland
Traits
Height 15–16 in (38–41 cm) at the withers
Weight 45–50 lb (20–23 kg)
Life span 11–12 years
Kennel club standards
standard
FCI standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of gundog of the spaniel type that was first bred in Sussex in southern England in about the year 1795. It is has shorter legs and is slower than most of the other spaniels.

Colour

The Sussex Spaniel will always be a dark golden brown colour that in dogs is called Liver.

Temperament

These dogs are usually very gentle but can be rough with young children. Sometimes they might not like meeting other dogs that they do not know.

Energy

They are not as fast as most of the other spaniels and do not need to be exercised as much as their cousins.

References

  1. ↑ Grayson, Peggy (1989). The Sussex Spaniel. Woodbridge, Suffolk, England: The Boydell Press. pp. 1–15. ISBN 0-85115-528-6.
  2. 1 2 "Gundog Spaniel (Sussex) The rarest land spaniel with a rich history". The Kennel Club (UK). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "Sussex Spaniel". dogtime.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.