The wonderful, golden liver-colored Sussex spaniel, named for its place of origin in England, is the longest and lowest of the spaniel breeds. Its striking characteristics include its massive head and bone, long body, strong, short legs, a rolling gait and a happy tail. These traits made the Sussex ideal for its original purpose as a gentleman’s flushing spaniel operating in heavy undergrowth. Among the first nine breeds recognized by the AKC, today the Sussex is one of the most rare, with only about 600 in the USA.
Sussex Spaniel
Sporting
Meet the Sussex Spaniel
Breed Group:
Sporting
Breed Personality:
Playful, Smart, Friendly, Sociable
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 15
(inches): 15
Max Weight
(lbs): 45
(lbs): 45
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (3/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (3/5)
Breed Variations
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