BEST SPANIEL DOG BREEDS FOR YOU :)

 

Best spaniel

 

 

Though spaniel breeds make up a relatively small portion of the canine kingdom plenty of spaniel dogs have become household names from the cavalier king charles to the american cocker spaniel many have reached international fame while they were once highly skilled hunting companions spaniels have long since evolved into family companions and pets despite having key similarities in both temperament and looks each spaniel breed is different in their own unique right they come in all sizes shapes and colors in this blog we've listed the 10 best and most popular spaniel dog breeds.

 

Number 10 english springer spaniel the english springer spaniel is one of the original classic spaniel type dog breeds first bred in england many centuries ago the springer spaniel was used as hunting companions when it came to hunting upland game birds as such these dogs earned their reputation as premier gun dogs through their superior ability to find and track down birds from there they would courageously jump into bushes to flush out birds for their hunters to shoot or trap don't let their adorable looks fool you english springer spaniels were relentless gun dogs that always gave it their all powered by their strong work ethics these spaniels were built to hunt all day and night few things can deter these dogs.

 

Number 9 clumber spaniel among all the flushing spaniel breeds the clumber spaniel is the largest they stand 17 to 20 inches tall but can weigh up to 90 pounds depending on the gender but just because they're big dogs doesn't mean they're aggressive in any way in fact it's quite the opposite clumber spaniels are known for their mellow and calm nature they know when to turn up their energy on the field and when to relax in the home as such there are a few spaniels as balanced as the clumber their origins can be traced back to the late 1700s and not in hampshire England.

 

Number eight boykin spaniel is both a tenacious and trainable spaniel breed with great enthusiasm the origins of the boykin spaniel and how the dog got its name is an unusual one boykin is actually a small community in south Carolina named after the community founder whit boykin a man named alexander white found a small brown spaniel outside his church he took him in and saw the dog had great instincts for retrieving white later sent the dog for training with his hunting partner whit boykin he was so impressed by the enthusiasm of the dog boykin started a breeding program for the mysterious spaniard he bred the dog with several spaniels to ultimately create the boykin spaniel.

 

Number seven sussex spaniel unique for his short and stubby legs the sussex spaniel is a more formidable hunter than he looks they may be slower than other spaniels but they're intelligent and consistent hunters sussex spaniels were developed sometime in the 1700s as their name suggests they were bred by avid hunters in the sussex country of England these spaniels were built to be durable and low to the ground making them suited for the region's game but what really makes them special hunters is their language of barks when they want to tell their hunters a location they would vocalize distinct barking sounds.

 

Number six japanese chin the japanese chin is commonly referred to as the Japanese spaniel there's a lot of debate over the origins of this dog as some historians don't believe these dogs are actually spaniels rather they may just look like Spaniards still it's hard to say for certain there are those that believe they were first imported from korea and others adamant they're from china regardless of how they got to japan or their exact heritage one cannot deny their eerie resemblance of spaniel dogs japanese chins are highly intelligent learners in fact they're known to happily perform tricks to show off.

 

Number five papillon the papillon also called the continental toy spaniel is a toy breed with a heart of gold they are bred for companionship as many toy breeds are however their spaniel instincts made them excellent rat hunting dogs in the past papillons are great entertainers and love to perform tricks and commands what makes this so much easier is their ability to learn at a fast pace we're not kidding papillons are one of the 10 brightest dogs for obedience and work intelligence these spaniels may be small but they're confident dogs they won't always back down to a larger dog so they're decent options watchdogs.

 

Number four tibetan spaniel hailing from the secluded regions of Tibet the tibetan spaniel is an ancient spaniel dog bred to watch over the tibetan monasteries along with the tibetan mastiff this spaniel works in tandem to protect the sacred communities from intruders the monks believe that the Tibetan spaniels are reincarnations of past buddhist monks thus they've become sacred canines and are highly revered in Tibet even so these toy dogs will develop exceptional bonds with the members of the community given their past roles as watchdogs the tibetan spaniel is naturally vigilant and alert it's why they still make excellent watch dogs today

 

Number three irish water spaniel the irish water spaniel has had a long history as a top-tier water speed several generations before there were just two varieties of spaniel breeds land and water spaniels though in the mid-19th century ireland eventually developed two breeds these irish spaniels were the south country water spaniel in north country water speed both of which were crucial in the development of the modern irish water spaniel even so the irish water spain resembles more of the south country dog a huge reason for their long-standing success in hunting is the incredible work ethic the irish water spaniel is one hard-working dog breed.

 

Number two american cocker spaniel while the cocker spaniel did originate from England the spaniel breeds split into two varieties once they reached America both the american and english cocker spaniel have very similar temperaments though there are key physical differences for example the american cocker is slightly shorter and smaller with a shorter head than the English counterpart in addition the american breed typically has a fluffier coat despite these minor differences the two became separate breeds in 1940. the american cocker spaniel is a highly sociable and outgoing dog breed they love people and are happiest when they're the center of attention these dogs may not be for you if you're a busy person as they need lots of human interaction.

 

 

Number one cavalier king charles spaniel not only is the cavalier king charles spaniel one of the most popular toy dog breeds but also the most popular spaniel breed as one of the top 20 dogs in America the cavalier king charles is known for his gentle and friendly ways these spaniel dogs have a royal history that can be traced back to the renaissance era they got their names from king Charles the first who is especially obsessed with the black and tan variety of this toy spams it's easy to see why the cavalier king charles is so popular for centuries they were bred to be the ultimate lap dog and to this day they still are they're kind ,gentle, affectionate, loyal and good-natured dogs plus they're charming in their own right.

 

 

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