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Sussex Spaniel

    height of a sussex spaniel dog
group: sporting height: m 13-15" /
33.02-38.1 cm
types: weight: m 35-45 lbs /
15.87-20.41 kg
colors: golden liver. dark liver and puce (not preferred)
physical traits: solidly built, heavy, compact, good sense of smell, vocal
hair type: densely textured, close lying, slightly wavy
personality/
temperament:
loving, friendly, alert, intelligent, devoted, loyal to family, tireless, easy to train, cautious with strangers
maintenance/
special needs:

brush regularly, protect from heat and high humidity, drooping eyelids and lips are susceptible to infection
nickname:  
origination: Great Britain
bred for: hunt waterfowl, gun dog, to work over difficult terrain
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companion, family, other pets, city (with lots of exercise) or country, family, cooler weather,
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-13 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc-(sporting dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group)
rescues:    
     
 
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