Appearance

They are medium-sized dog breed that possess a sturdy physique and a noble carriage. Their bodies are longer than their height, which allows them to hunt through dense bushes. They are notable for their coats. They have a heavy, but gentle facial expressions.

History

Originally from England, the Field Spaniel has probably gone through many exaggerations more than any other spaniel group. They were originally developed for the show ring by competitors who were attempting to develop and all black Spaniel. But their dark colors are not suited for hunting conditions. An Englishman named Phineas Bullock is credited for perpetuating a dog of tremendous body length and lowness to the ground, together with phenomenal bone which culminated for time in grotesque caricature of a spaniel. Though the breed has significantly improved over the past decades, there were extreme difficulties when a Springer and Cocker were crossbred to eliminate the exaggeration and give birth to the modern version of the breed. The Field was introduced to America in the 1880’s but did not become a distinct breed from the Cocker until the 20th century. Over time, the breed has developed other variants in type that separate it as a distinct breed, including its uniform dark color and level-headed personality.