Spaniel facts for kids
A spaniel is a type of gun dog. These dogs were specially trained to help hunters find birds in thick bushes. This started way back in the 1700s in Great Britain. There are many different kinds of spaniels. Some of the most well-known ones include the Cocker Spaniel, the English Springer Spaniel, the Field Spaniel, and the Welsh Springer Spaniel. They are known for their friendly nature and beautiful long ears.
Contents
Meet the Spaniels
Spaniels come in many shapes and sizes. They are known for their soft fur and often long, floppy ears. Each type of spaniel has its own special look and history.
Spaniels You Can Find Today
Here are some of the spaniel breeds that are still around today. They come from different countries and have various sizes.
| Type of Spaniel | Also known as | Country/region of origin | Min. height | Max. height | Min. weight | Max. weight | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cocker Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel (in the United States) |
United States | 13 in (33 cm) | 15 in (38 cm) | 24 lb (11 kg) | 29 lb (13 kg) |  |
| American Water Spaniel | United States | 15 in (38 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) | 25 lb (11 kg) | 45 lb (20 kg) |  |
|
| Blue Picardy Spaniel | Epagneul Bleu de Picardie | France | 22 in (56 cm) | 24 in (61 cm) | 43 lb (20 kg) | 45 lb (20 kg) |  |
| Boykin Spaniel | United States | 15 in (38 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) | 25 lb (11 kg) | 45 lb (20 kg) |  |
|
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | England | 12 in (30 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) |  |
|
| Clumber Spaniel | England | 17 in (43 cm) | 20 in (51 cm) | 55 lb (25 kg) | 85 lb (39 kg) |  |
|
| Drentse Patrijshond | Dutch Partridge Dog | Netherlands | 21.5 in (55 cm) | 25.5 in (65 cm) | 55 lb (25 kg) | 77 lb (35 kg) |  |
| English Cocker Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel (In the United Kingdom) |
England | 15 in (38 cm) | 17 in (43 cm) | 26 lb (12 kg) | 34 lb (15 kg) |  |
| English Springer Spaniel | England | 19 in (48 cm) | 20 in (51 cm) | 40 lb (18 kg) | 50 lb (23 kg) |  |
|
| Field Spaniel | England | 17 in (43 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) | 35 lb (16 kg) | 50 lb (23 kg) |  |
|
| German Spaniel | Deutscher Wachtelhund | Germany | 16 in (41 cm) | 20 in (51 cm) | 44 lb (20 kg) | 66 lb (30 kg) |  |
| Irish Water Spaniel | Whiptail, Shannon Spaniel, Rat Tail Spaniel, and Bog Dog | Ireland | 21 in (53 cm) | 24 in (61 cm) | 45 lb (20 kg) | 65 lb (29 kg) |  |
| King Charles Spaniel | English Toy Spaniel (in the United States) |
England | 9 in (23 cm) | 10 in (25 cm) | 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 12 lb (5.4 kg) |  |
| Kooikerhondje | Netherlands | 14 in (36 cm) | 16 in (41 cm) | 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 24 lb (11 kg) | _11.jpg) |
|
| Markiesje | Dutch tulip dog | Netherlands | 12.5 in (32 cm) | 15.5 in (39 cm) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) |  |
| Papillon | Continental Toy Spaniel, Épagneul Nain Continental |
France | 8 in (20 cm) | 11 in (28 cm) | 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 10 lb (4.5 kg) |  |
| Phalène | Continental Toy Spaniel, Épagneul Nain Continental |
Belgium | 8 in (20 cm) | 11 in (28 cm) | 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 10 lb (4.5 kg) |  |
| Picardy Spaniel | Épagneul Picard | France | 22 in (56 cm) | 23.5 in (60 cm) | 44 lb (20 kg) | 55 lb (25 kg) |  |
| Pont-Audemer Spaniel | Épagneul Pont-Audemer | France | 20 in (51 cm) | 23 in (58 cm) | 40 lb (18 kg) | 53 lb (24 kg) |  |
| Russian Spaniel | Russian hunting spaniel
(Русский охотничий спаниель) |
Russia | 15 in (38 cm) | 17 in (43 cm) | 28 lb (13 kg) | 40 lb (18 kg) |  |
| Stabyhoun | Frisian Pointer dog | Netherlands | 19.6 in (50 cm) | 21 in (53 cm) | 30 lb (14 kg) | 50 lb (23 kg) |  |
| Sussex Spaniel | England | 13 in (33 cm) | 15 in (38 cm) | 35 lb (16 kg) | 44 lb (20 kg) |  |
|
| Welsh Springer Spaniel | Wales | 17 in (43 cm) | 19 in (48 cm) | 35 lb (16 kg) | 55 lb (25 kg) |  |
Spaniels That Are No Longer Around
Some spaniel types have sadly become extinct. This means they no longer exist today. Here are a few examples of these lost breeds.
| Type of Spaniel | Country/region of origin | Period of extinction | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Spaniel | Switzerland | 1830s |  |
| English Water Spaniel | England | 1930s |  |
| Norfolk Spaniel | England | 1902 |  |
| Toy Trawler Spaniel | United Kingdom | 1920s |  |
| Tweed Water Spaniel | England | 19th century |  |
Dogs That Sound Like Spaniels (But Aren't!)
Some dog breeds have "spaniel" in their name but are not actually true spaniels. They might look similar, but they belong to different dog groups.
| Type of Dog | Also known as | Country/region of origin | Min. height | Max. height | Min. weight | Max. weight | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Chin | Japanese Spaniel | Japan | 09 in (23 cm) | 10 in (25 cm) | 04 lb (1.8 kg) | 11 lb (5.0 kg) |  |
| Pekingese | Chinese Spaniel | China | 08 in (20 cm) | 09 in (23 cm) | 08 lb (3.6 kg) | 14 lb (6.4 kg) |  |
| Tibetan Spaniel | Tibet | 09 in (23 cm) | 11 in (28 cm) | 09 lb (4.1 kg) | 15 lb (6.8 kg) |  |
Images for kids
-
English Cocker Spaniels are small spaniels
-
A Welsh Springer Spaniel on the beach
-
A drawing of a typical skull of a spaniel
-
King Charles Spaniels, photographed in 1915, one of the smaller breeds, are primarily lap dogs
-
A 16th-century drawing of a hawking party with spaniels
See also
In Spanish: Spaniel para niños
