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Sussex Spaniel
| Parent Club: |
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Sussex Spaniel Club of America, Inc. |
| Temperament: |
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Despite the somber and serious expression the breed is af
fectionate and cheerful. Although short in stature, Sussex are powerful animals
with strong personalities and strong contradictions. Best characterized as soft-
stubborn, they are handler soft and they will shut down if corrections are perce
ived as too harsh. Negotiation, creativity, patience, and a good sense of humor
should all be part of your training arsenal. Sussex are also extremely smart, s
ingle-minded, manipulative, and stubborn; establishing yourself as pack leader i
s prudent for a successful relationship. |
| Hunting Style: |
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Sussex hunt at a moderate pace, a quick-stepped trot, which they can
maintain all day. They may be rather casual on barren fields but should
.come alive. when they hit bird scent. They should demonstrate excellent
noses as they investigate the faintest scent thoroughly. Once on scent,
they should be persistent as they .work it out.. They should retrieve both
on land and in water; water entry is deliberate and their swimming speed
moderate. |
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