Field spaniel

Field Spaniel, or Field Spaniel – one of the representatives a large family of hunting breeds, possessing, like others spaniels, charming appearance, sincere devotion to the owner and a number of inborn skills. To date, spaniels have stopped to be exclusively working dogs, and from them excellent companions, including from the fields. In Russia, this breed is quite rare, however, if you really want to get just that a four-legged friend, you can find a thoroughbred puppy.

Content

• 1. The origin of the breed
• 2. Description of the Field Spaniel breed
  • 2.1. Coat and colors
• 3. The nature of field spaniels
• 4. Features of education and training
• 5. How to keep and care for your pet
• 6. How to feed the field spaniel
• 7. Breed diseases
• 8. Photo of the field spaniel
• 9. Video about the field spaniel
• 10. Where is better to buy a puppy

Origin of breed

The homeland of Field Spaniels is the United Kingdom. Originally breeding work was aimed at obtaining dogs with pure black color, with improved exterior and stronger skeleton. But the result was not entirely successful – the Fields turned out to be too heavy and elongated body. This was the reason why the breed was unpopular for a long time, losing to the rest varieties of spaniels.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Fields did not belong to a separate group and bred along with the English cocker – individuals who possessed larger parameters, recorded as field spaniels.

But thanks to the lovers of this variety, in the late 40s 20 century, an updated breed standard based on crosses of fields with the English springer. Representatives of the breed are not have worldwide popularity, however, they have spread to homeland, as well as in Belgium and France.

Field Spaniel Breeds

The appearance of a modern field spaniel is quite attractive. – the dog is harmoniously complex, has a strong, muscular body, not devoid of elegance. The dog has an article, proud posture and a muscular, lean body. Maximum growth males is 48 cm, body weight – from 17 to 23 kg, females are more miniature, but their weight according to the standard should exceed 12 kg. Appearance:

1. The field spaniel has an oval skull, occipital protuberance clearly visible. As for the transition from the frontal region to the muzzle, it does not have clear severity. The dog’s muzzle is elongated, narrowed, with graceful contours, ends with a large nose with wide nostrils, there are bryl. Her form is somewhat reminds a cocker face. Field is equipped with a full set of strong, white teeth, small fangs.
2. The eyes have a deep fit, oval, almond-shaped, with a dark iris – hazel, dark brown or black. Eye color depends on the color of the animal.
3. Ears are hanging, set low, covered long wavy hair, which makes them visually longer.
4. The neck has a beautiful bend, strong, muscular. The body of a medium sized field spaniel, quite dense, sporty type, but elegant, with a straight line, a strong back and a tightened line of the abdomen. Dog’s chest pronounced, medium width.
5. The tail has a low landing, in calm is lowered, but when the dog shows dominance then rises.
6. The limbs of the field spaniel are equipped with a strong muscles like the shoulder girdle and hips. Dog paws tight collected, between the fingers there are membranes. Pads cushions compacted with short black claws, also painted black.

Coat and colors

The coat of the field spaniels is single-layered, straight or has a small wave. Due to its decent thickness and length, wool able to protect the animal in bad weather. She’s silky on touch, sparkles, does not curl, is not tough or felt.

In the area of the abdomen and limbs there are luxurious tows, but dogs do not have an excessively thick coat, especially in knee tendon area. There are dogs with the following fur colors:

• black;
• hepatic;
• golden hepatic (tones from light to dark);
• solid color or bicolor.

Spaniels with bicolor wool are allowed to have roan or pied spotted marks. In addition, individuals are found the above colors with red marks.

The nature of field spaniels

Field Spaniel is not a pet for the lazy. It is active, positive. doggie, very agile and gambling. In addition to goodwill and easy temper, Fields have an external appeal, special attention is drawn to their expressive, sad eyes.

Like other representatives of hunting breeds, these dogs need regular active classes, otherwise, a bored pet will be able to find entertainment on their own, and most often them the consequences are very deplorable.

Fields are very sociable animals, not a single one will pass by them event. In addition, they are very fond of the owner and family members. Such you can take your pet with you on trips; trips in various vehicles.

The dog of this breed is calm and, in comparison with other “hunters” – restrained. He begins to bark only if there is a reason, and his careful attitude to strangers makes the dog vigilant the watchman.

Fields have high intelligence, they are balanced and devoid of aggression. The dog has hunting skills that it can successfully show in work, in ordinary life the pet is friendly and contact. The dog gets along pretty well with his own kind, loves children. But other animals and a bird for the spaniel will always be remain a possible prey.

Owners should consider a number of nuances – the fields are independent, independent, can sometimes be stubborn. Cautioning the first time the dog gradually gets used to new people and animals, pretty quickly making contact.

Despite the fact that often spaniels are turned on as companions, they do not cease to be hunting dogs with developed instincts. If you do not provide the dog with regular loads, the pet may begin to behave destructively and even announce “boycott”.

You can hunt with the field spaniel in any area. During the search for game the dog uses a special technique, without losing contact with by the owner. As soon as the dog discovers the game, he makes it so that she took to the air. The dog does a great job she wears prey that weighs more than the dog itself.

With the right approach, the fields make beautiful companions, and with special training – great helpers of the hunter. Dogs are patient with people and animals that makes dogs wonderful family pets.

Features of education and training

Future owners are warned – so that the dog does not grow timid or aggressive, he needs early socialization. It’s better to deal with him as early as possible, especially, and the puppy himself will not be away to participate in something useful and interesting.

Field Spaniels are fairly easy to learn, however, their sensitivity and subtle, nervous nature require a special approach. During training, you can not use rudeness, physical punishment or neglect. The dog must take the owner in as a leader, trust and respect his decisions.

The training process should be consistent, built on trusting relationships and love. Working dogs are very talented manifest themselves during the hunt, can also participate in the search events.

Field Spaniel is a very smart dog that can quickly learn even complex teams. But the owner should show rigor and flexibility in approach. Better start raising a puppy from the first day, then the owner will receive a pet, successful as in ordinary life and work.

Field is a hunter, so he can run past during walks a running cat or other animal. Therefore, do not risk it and be sure to drive the dog on a leash.

If the owner is not keen on hunting, then the dog will be enough master a set of basic skills. But the field working spaniel periodic trips to training sessions that will carried out with decoy birds. Such events help determine the hunting qualities of the pet and reveal the available dog’s potential.

How to keep and care for your pet

Field Spaniel is the universal dog that is best suitable for living in a country house, but if given pet the desired load, the dog will live well in the apartment. Dog hair requires a simple but regular grooming. Her just brush 1-2 times a week using a suitable brush for a soft, long coat.

Dog’s ears deserve special attention, their must be inspected periodically and cleaned if necessary cotton pad from pollution. So that they do not get dirty during feeding, it is recommended to fix them in the neck. To individuals show-class long hair between the fingers in the ears cut, and also make a haircut.

Some dog breeders believe that keeping a working spaniel in apartment is unacceptable, and that for these purposes exclusively decorative varieties. This opinion is due to the fact that permanent residence in the apartment pampers the animal, causing damage his working qualities. In addition, the dog often gets sick, and his immunity becomes weakened.

However, year-round outdoor living is also not suitable for field spaniel, as the coat is not capable protect the dog from the fierce cold. Best to provide a pet spacious aviary with a warmed booth and a comfortable sunbed in the house.

How to feed the field spaniel

An adult dog needs to be fed twice a day, not forgetting providing your pet with fresh clean water around the clock. At the owner There are two options – give the dog production feed or organic products.

In the first case, the diet should be of high quality – premium or super premium and suitable for medium active dogs size. In the second, the owner faces a more difficult task – create a balanced menu, including useful for the animal food. Usually when feeding a “natural” dog needs additional vitamin and mineral nutrition.

If puppies require a large amount of protein to fully provide the growing organism with this building material then an adult dog needs, on average, 30 g of this component per every kilogram of weight.

The basis of the diet is meat and offal – they should make up about 50% of the total diet. It is mixed with porridge or vegetables. Meat can be given both boiled and raw, and offal requires mandatory preliminary cooking. Dog it is recommended to give a scar – raw or scalded with boiling water.

To improve a dog’s digestion, it is recommended to eat add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and chopped greenery. You can give the puppy milk, but in the diet of an adult dog it is better to include fermented milk products – cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir, fermented baked milk, etc. But you need to give them no more than 2 times a week.

A serving of adult dog food per day is calculated as follows way – 50 grams per kilogram of weight. But this is averaged figure, since it all depends on the quality of the products, their ratio, dog activity, age and other factors.

You should not make a pet diet only from meat products, it overloads the dog’s kidneys, prematurely wearing out the body. Also, do not give the dog soup, food should be mushy. Feed the spaniel after walking, otherwise there is a risk of intestinal torsion.

Breed diseases

If we compare the field spaniel with other breeds of dogs, then they have good health. However, here a number of diseases to which Fields tend to:

• joint dysplasia – hip or elbow;
• hypothyroidism – dysfunctions of the thyroid gland;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• ear diseases caused by infectious pathogens;
• ophthalmic pathologies;
• oncological diseases;
• Cushing’s syndrome;
• arthritis.

An allergic reaction is also possible.

Field Spaniel Photo

Field Spaniel Video

Where is better to buy a puppy

Acquiring a spaniel dog is a serious task, and what as for the field spaniel, it is complicated by the order, since in In Russia, this breed is still quite rare. First of all, it is important for the future owner to decide whether he needs a working pet or the dog starts only as a companion. Also special requirements are presented not only to hunting dogs, but also to dogs that are to participate in the exhibition events.

It is recommended to take a dog for hunting from working parents, from such Puppies have better fixed hunting skills, they are easier to learn special program and perfectly show themselves in work. Puppy show class must fully comply with the standard, because even the slightest deviation can complicate a career and lower grades and indicators.

Experts do not recommend buying a puppy on a flea market or random breeders – there is a risk of getting a mestizo, an animal with genetic diseases or unsuitable for hunting. Besides Moreover, in this case, sellers do not give any guarantees.

It is advisable to contact a nursery or an experienced breeder, who knows the features of breeding field spaniels and offers to selling puppies with documents. Such a seller is not only takes care of his own reputation, but also able to give new owner of the puppy necessary recommendations. The cost of puppies field spaniel with a pedigree varies from 10,000 to 15,000 rubles.

Field Spaniel – good-natured, beautiful dog, possessing all necessary makings of a hunter and companion. But this pet is not for all – the field needs a daily workload to Feel good not only physically, but also emotionally. The owner who finds a common language with his pet will receive loyal friend and helper.