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Sussex Spaniel dog breed
 | The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in
England. It played a part in the foundations of the Field Spaniel and is very
similar in appearance to the Clumber Spaniel. It is used as a Gundog, and in
Dog Shows. |
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Sussex Spaniel dog breed
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Appearance
The breed is long-bodied, muscular and heavily built. Its head is broader in the
skull than the English Cocker Spaniel
and its wrinkled brow gives it a kind, gentle, and sometimes slightly sad
expression. Its bones are quite large for a short-legged dog.
Coat and colour
The only acceptable colour is golden liver with hazel eyes. The coat is thick,
either straight or slightly wavy, and does not curl. The nose and eye-rims must
be of the same colour as the coat.
Size
The Sussex Spaniel is short and should be no taller than 13 to 15 inches
at the withers. The acceptable weight range is between 35 and 45 pounds.
History
The Sussex Spaniel was one of the first breeds admitted into the stud book by
the American Kennel Club in 1884. As the name implies, the breed originated in
Sussex, England in the 18th century where it was used as a hunting dog. Because
of its short legs and narrow body the breed could easily maneuver through the
undergrowth, which made it the ideal hunting companion.
Temperament
The breed is friendly and makes an excellent companion for the country
household.
~From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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