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Sussex Spaniel Champions
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Pronunciation:
suhs-iks span-yuhl
Breed Description:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog should be an athletic breed that is medium in size and sturdy. This is a breed that should look like it was built for endurance with a heavy build and an elongated body. The breed is set low to the ground and the overall shape is that of a compact dog. The head should be broad wiht a medium length muzzle. The top line should b elevel and the tail is long, although it is commonly docked. The ears of the Sussex Spaniel should be long and pendulous.
The coat should consist of two coats. The short, soft undercoat should be very dense and the top coat, which is medium in length, should be medium in texture and should lie flat. It should never be curly but a light wave is allowed in the hair. The ears, legs, and tail shoudl be feathered and there should be fringing on the neck. The Sussex Spaniel is found in only one color and that is a solid golden liver color. It is important for the color to be very rich.
Temperament:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog can be a very gentle and loyal companion. They are usually a joy to be around and tend to dote on their family. They do very well with children, although it is important to socialize them properly, especially if they have inherited their Dachshund parent temperament. This breed usually gets along with everyone and they are generally do well with other dogs and pets.
Height:
The average height for a Sussex Spaniel is between 15 to 16 inches.
Weight:
The average height for a Sussex Spaniel is between 40 to 44 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed, however, there are a few health problems that have been seen in the breed including Hip Dysplasia, Pulmonic Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Patent Ductus Arteriosis.
Living Conditions:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog can do well in apartments if they are properly exercised. However, the ideal home is one with a large fenced yard. The Sussex Spaniel should not be an outdoor dog.
Exercise:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog is an active breed but they can be exercised quite easily. Usually, 30 minutes of exercise each day is enough to keep them happy and healthy.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog is an easy breed to groom, despite its coat. Generally, they should be brushed once a week, although to keep the hair free of dirt, it is recommended that you brush them two or three times a week. Bathing should only be done when it is necessary and the Sussex Spaniel usually has a very low doggy odor. Nails should be trimmed on a regular basis and the
Origin:
The Sussex Spaniel breed of dog is a breed of hunting dog that was developed in the late 1800's by a Mr. Moses Woolland and a Mr. Campbell Newington who became crossing a number of field breeds with hounds and spaniels. While we know where the breed was developed and by whom, the actual breeds that went into the breed is unknown. The breed was developed in Sussex, England, where it earned its name, and while it did have a breed standard, the Sussex Spaniel did not gain in popularity past Mr. Woolland and Mr. Newington. When the former passed away, the breed faced extinction, however a J.E. Kerr noticed the breed and worked with Mr. Newington to finish the breed development to what it looks like today. Even still, the breed did not take off as quickly as many other hunting breeds and it continued to decline over the years until it was once again facing extinction. Again, another fancier, Joy Freer, saved the breed and it is her line that is seen in many of the Sussex Spaniel pedigress today. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
