English Springer Spaniel

American Water Spaniel is a very rare breed and not well-known outside the area of the Great Lakes in the United States. This breed was bred to be an all-around hunting dog. Just like their name says, they are really good at swimming. This medium-sized all-around hunting dog has a very high energy level and enthusiasm. They require lots of daily exercises and mental stimulation. Without the daily exercises they get bored easily, and you may expect excessive chewing and recreational barking. Early proper training is very important with this breed because they can become very stubborn and manipulative. They are great with young children, but without proper socialization and training, they can be aggressive and territorial with other pets. This breed is usually 15 to 18 inches tall and weighs 25 to 40 pounds.

Clumber Spaniel’s origin has a romantic story. During the French Revolution in 1788, the French Duc de Noailles shipped his entire kennel of Spaniels to the Duke of Newcastle in England in order to save his dogs. The Clumber’s name comes from the Duke’s estate, Clumber Park in Nottingham. Clumbers are sweet, gentle, and love everyone around them. This breed is not a barker; most of the time, they tend to be quiet at home. They will alert you if they feel danger, but they are not good watchdogs. Clumbers and small children get along well like ice cream and cake. They love kids, especially those who play fetch with them. They also love to steal food from small kids, so proper training is required. Clumbers get along well with other animals too, especially if they were raised together. Clumber has a moderate energy level; daily walks are required. The size of the Clumber Spaniel is about 1 foot 5 inches to 1 foot 8 inches, and the weight is about 55 to 85 pounds.

A relatively new breed, the Boykin Spaniel is a skilled and intelligent hunting dog. This medium-sized spaniel originates in the United States, where it was (and continues to be) used as a hunting dog in the lakes and swamps of South Carolina. The Boykin is typically a rich brown or liver color, and has beautiful amber eyes. The Boykin is also a strong swimmer, a loveable, loyal companion, and a quick learner. They form strong attachments to their owners and excel at anything from therapy to field trials and obedience.

The Brittany breed is named after the area of France where they were originally bred. This breed is probably a descendant of the Welsh Springer Spaniel and the English Setter and also some other French spaniel breeds. Brittany is very intelligent; it easily can be trained. They are very active and also require a really active home because they are not couch-potato dogs. This breed is very friendly, affectionate, and playful. They behave very well with young children and love to protect them; besides, they make excellent watchdogs. Brittanys have very strong hunting instincts; they also do fine with small animals and even cats if they have been raised together. Training and socialization should start from day one when you bring him home; otherwise, you will have a headstrong dog that is harder to be trained. Brittanie’s size is about 17.5 to 20.5 inches, and it weighs 35 to 40 pounds.