Do you know which breed is known as "the smallest member of the sporting-dog family?" If you answered the American cocker spaniel, you're right. This popular breed is a descendant of early land ...

Cocker Spaniels originated as hunting dogs and they are so-called because they were particularly useful when targeting the Eurasian woodcock. They actually split into two breeds in 1947 – the American ...

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With its silky ears and even temperament, the field spaniel is gentler, steadier — and far rarer — than its spaniel cousins.

Horse & Hound is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Learn more Although spaniels in general go back ...