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Sussex Spaniel: A Remarkable Story

Sussex Spaniel

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 the most popular hunting dogs in Britain and beyond. The remarkable transformation of this breed is truly unique; it’s an incredible […]

American Water Spaniel: Getting to Know This Rare Breed

american water spaniel

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 birth date is uncertain but estimated in the 1870s.  At one time, they were called the American Brown Water Spaniel. The […]

Clumber Spaniel: If You Want A Low-Key Dog

Clumber Spaniel dog, 5 years old, sitting in front of white background

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 the Alpine Spaniel (which is heavy-headed) and the Basset Hound (which is low-bodied) were a big part in the development of […]

Boykin Spaniel: State Dog of South Carolina

Cute wet funny Boykin Spaniel dog running on the grass

 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 dog, which White named Dumpy, showed an aptitude for retrieving, so White took Dumpy to his good friend and hunting partner, […]