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Sussex Spaniel
Beware! This medium-size spaniel will outsmart you, test your patience, embarrass you, love you, and make you laugh.
Height: 13 to 15 inches at shoulder
Weight: 35 to 45 pounds Coat: long and abundant Life span: 11 to 14 years Breed Group: Sporting Dogs Long and low, with a unique golden liver color, the Sussex Spaniel was developed in Sussex County, England, to flush birds into the air for hunters. He has a reputation for being slow and sedate, but he livens up when he scents birds. With proper training and attention, the cheerful Sussex is an excellent companion.
Sussex Spaniel profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
Apartment appropriate
Friendly toward strangers
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Need for exercise
Predatory tendencies
Wanderlust
Watchdog ability
Affectionate with family
Compatible with kids
Easy to groom
General health
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