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Sussex Spaniel Dog Breed
Sussex Spaniel Dog Classification:
Sussex Spaniels are gun dogs or working
dogs.
Other Names: Sussex
Spaniel in Foreign Languages:
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Finnish:
spanieli
French: épagneul
German: Spaniel
Navajo: lééchaa'í bijaashtélí
Russian: spaniél’
Scottish Gaelic: cù-eunaich
Spanish: perro de aguas
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Origins: The breed originated
in Sussex, England in 1795. The Sussex
Spaniel was first exhibited at Crystal
Palace, London, in 1862. They were initially
bred as a field and hunting dog.
Description: Sussex Spaniels have
a low compact build, and sturdy build.
Sussex Spaniels have silky long coats,
a broad head and drooping ears.
Size: Sussex Spaniels weigh 35
to 45 lbs, they stand 13 to 15 inches
at the shoulder. They have a heavy low
build.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
35 to 45 lbs |
13 to 15 inches tall |
| Female |
35 to 45 lbs |
13 to 15 inches tall |
Coat: Rich, golden liver shading
to golden at tips of hairs, with the gold
predominating.
Disposition: Sussex Spaniels are
slow, calm dogs but can have a propensity
to be stubborn. Sussex Spaniels are sociable,
cheerful and devoted dogs.
Type Dog: Sussex Spaniels are
sporting dogs.
Litter Size: Sussex Spaniels give
birth to litters of 5 to 6 puppies in
a litter.
Behavior: Sussex Spaniels can
be stubborn, which can be be difficult
when training, but with consistency they
can become obedient. They are loyal and
friendly dogs. They tend to be boisterous,
with lots of barking and howling.
Traits: Boisterous, friendly,
devoted, stubborn and calm.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: Sussex Spaniels typically
live 11 to 12 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
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