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Field Spaniel
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Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc |
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Unusually docile, sensitive, fun loving, independent and intelligent, with a great affinity for human companionship. They may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. Any display of shyness, fear, or aggression is to be severely penalized. |
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Fields move somewhat slower than their field-bred English Springer and field-bred English Cocker Spaniel cousins, often starting with a burst of speed due to their intensity on the game at hand, but generally will settle into an efficient ground-covering trot which they can maintain all day. They should never appear casual as if out for a stroll in the field and should come alive when they hit bird scent as evidenced by the action of the tail. They should demonstrate excellent scenting ability as they investigate the faintest scent thoroughly. Once on scent, they should be persistent and show intense desire to catch the bird before it flushes. They should retrieve with reasonable speed, but will generally be somewhat slower on the return as if savoring their moment in the spotlight and anticipated reward of Thats a good dog from the handler. Their water entry is variable from deliberate to intense, and their swimming speed moderately fast. Click Here to view the full description. |
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