Sussex Spaniel
- Height 33–38 cm
- Weight 16–20 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 45 min/day
The Sussex Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Sussex, England (18th century). Adults weigh 16–20 kg. It stands 33–38 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Sussex Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of spaniel from the Sussex region of England. These dogs are medium in size, with a long and wavy coat of fur. They have a gentle and affectionate demeanor, making them excellent companion dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to retrieve game. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for retrieving and guard work.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Sussex, England (18th century)
- Coat
- medium · golden liver
- Also known as
- Sussex
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Sussex Spaniel. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com sussexspaniels.org en.wikipedia.org wagwalking.com
Sussex Spaniel FAQ
- How long does a Sussex Spaniel live?
- The Sussex Spaniel has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Sussex Spaniel get?
- Adults weigh 16–20 kg. Height ranges from 33–38 cm.
- Is the Sussex Spaniel hypoallergenic?
- No, the Sussex Spaniel is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Sussex Spaniel in?
- The Sussex Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
More from the Sporting Group
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American Water Spaniel
9
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Barbet
8
-
Boykin Spaniel
8
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Brittany
4
-
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
10
-
Clumber Spaniel
9
-
Cocker Spaniel
9
-
Curly-Coated Retriever
9
Similar in size
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Kai Ken
5
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Spanish Water Dog
9
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Swedish Lapphund
8
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
6
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Border Collie
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Keeshond
10
This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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