The Sussex Spaniel is a low and compact spaniel that is native to Sussex in southern England. It was bred as a gun dog to work in rough terrains in alerting hunters with a bark. It is similar in appearance to a Clumber Spaniel, but the two vary in color. The Sussex Spaniel is low and compact; it has a golden liver-colored coat that is unique to the breed. Other characteristics are the weather-resistant, thick coat with feathering on the chest, legs, and ears, hazel colored eyes, and long silky ears. They have a calm and slow-paced personality, but their behavior is somewhat clownish.
Sussex Spaniels have a withers height between 13”-15” (33-38 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-45 lb (16-20 kg). The Sussex Spaniel has an overall body length of roughly 26”-31” (66-79 cm), standing height between 18”-21” (46-53 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-16 years.
The Sussex Spaniel is a low and compact spaniel that is native to Sussex in southern England. It was bred as a gun dog to work in rough terrains in alerting hunters with a bark. It is similar in appearance to a Clumber Spaniel, but the two vary in color. The Sussex Spaniel is low and compact; it has a golden liver-colored coat that is unique to the breed. Other characteristics are the weather-resistant, thick coat with feathering on the chest, legs, and ears, hazel colored eyes, and long silky ears. They have a calm and slow-paced personality, but their behavior is somewhat clownish.
Sussex Spaniels have a withers height between 13”-15” (33-38 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-45 lb (16-20 kg). The Sussex Spaniel has an overall body length of roughly 26”-31” (66-79 cm), standing height between 18”-21” (46-53 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-16 years.
