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Dogs - Spaniels
Spaniels were bred to assist with hunting. Their job was to flush out game so that the hunter could shoot it.
Types of spaniels
The dog breeds we know today have a long history of development! Read more about dogs and how breeds developed. The cocker spaniel had to root out woodcock (a bird). The springer spaniel had to make game spring from their hiding places. Spaniels enjoy splashing through the reeds, hunting for waterfowl and can be trained to retrieve it.
The clumber spaniel is thought to have originated in France from whence it was exported during the French Revolution. They were sent to England, to the Duke of Newcastle's Clumber Park estate. Hence the name. This is the biggest and heaviest of the spaniel group. Clumbers are white with lemon markings. These dogs make excellent, docile pets. Spaniels are medium sized dogs. Their sad eyes make them appealing pets. They need constant grooming or the hair will mat.
Brittany spaniels are now called Brittany pointers. They enjoy hunting for, pointing at, and retrieving game. Brittany pointers have short, wavy coats which are easy to keep. Their tails are normally docked if they are to be shown. However if you are not showing the dog, there is no need for this. Brittany pointers make happy, energetic companions who love to go out for walks. They come in a variety of colours. Height: dogs 48 - 50 cm at shoulder Bitches: 47 - 49 cm. Class: gun dog More about pointers and hunting dogs
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