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Field Spaniel

A rare, gentle English spaniel, longer and calmer than a Cocker, with a sensitive, devoted nature.

Black Field Spaniel sitting on dry grass in sunshine with trees behind
A black Field Spaniel enjoying the sun.Photo: Peter / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Weight
16–25 kg35–55 lb
Height
43–48 cm17–19 in
Lifespan
12–14 yrs
Group
Gundog / Sporting
Origin
England
Popularity
#148 US#139 UK · 2025

Known for: Family dogsEasy to train

Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly

Temperament

Docile, Affectionate, Sensitive, Playful.

Health problems to know about

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Inherited eye disease (cataracts, retinal dysplasia, PRA)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Epilepsy

Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.

Daily care

An hour or more of exercise a day, with off-lead running somewhere safe. Brush a few times a week and keep the ears clean.

A good fit for

Families, people who want a softer, quieter spaniel, owners who like gentle training.

Probably not ideal for

Harsh or impatient handlers, people out all day.

Sources

  1. American Kennel Club: Field Spaniel
  2. PetMD (vet-reviewed): Field Spaniel
  3. Wikipedia: Field Spaniel

Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.

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