Spaniels
American Water Spaniel: Getting to Know This Rare Breed
This merry hunting dog is known as the American Water Spaniel and hails from the icy waters of Wisconsin. This happy but sometimes stubborn hunter became the state of Wisconsin in 1986. The breed’s…
Boykin Spaniel: State Dog of South Carolina
History of the Boykin Spaniel The Boykin Spaniel has a very humble beginning. In the early 1900s in South Carolina, a stray, spaniel-type dog followed Alexander L. White from his home to church. The…
Clumber Spaniel: If You Want A Low-Key Dog
The Clumber Spaniel, one of the oldest and stockiest spaniels, dates back to the late 1700s. It is unclear exactly how the breed was created, but spaniel enthusiasts are confident that a mixture of…
Cocker Spaniel : A Happy and Devoted Companion
History The Cocker Spaniel came to the United States from England, where it was a bird-hunting dog. Its name, “Cocker,” comes from the Eurasian woodcock, a bird it frequently hunted. The first United States…
English Springer Spaniel: Awesome Family Pets
Description The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, 19 to 20 inches tall and weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Their common ancestor closely resembles the Cocker Spaniel and the Welsh Springer Spaniel. People…
Sussex Spaniel: A Remarkable Story
Meet the Sussex Spaniel: a dog breed with an unlikely yet inspiring story. This small, lovable pup has come a long way from its days as a couch potato companion to becoming one of…