Adding a new four-legged member to your family can be a joyful process but it requires some time and thinking. After all, there are more than 200 breeds of dogs recognised by the Kennel Club - who host Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, in Birmingham every year.
There are multiple factors to keep in mind like the size of the dog, the personality of the breed, and how easy or hard it is to train them. There are several breeds of dogs that are highly intelligent and perfect for families.
Spaniel dogs are very popular in the UK and perfect for people who are active because they need plenty of work outs to stay happy and healthy.
The Spaniel is a well-rounded dog, a great companion and ideal for families. But, did you know there are 12 kinds of Spaniel dogs recognised by the Kennel Club?
Here are all the 12 breed of Spaniel dogs and what they are like:
1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
They are sporty, affectionate and fearless, according to the Kennel Club. They are a small dog that can live in a flat or apartment and need at least an hour of exercise. (Photo - Mikkel Bigandt - stock.adobe.com)
2. Irish Water Spaniel
This spaniel is a curly coated swimmer used as a water retriever. They need a large house and garden, and more than two hours of exercise in a day. Ideal for country living. (Photo - Vincent - stock.adobe.com)
3. King Charles Spaniel
This is a historic Royal Spaniel who is reserved, gentle and affectionate. They are small and can live in a flat or apartment. They can also live in the country and need a garden that is small to medium in size. (Photo - Paul Cotney - stock.adobe.com)
4. American cocker spaniel
They are sturdy and have English ancestry. These are small dogs that can live in a small house and need at least two hours of exercise. They can live in town or country but need a large garden. (Photo - Sergey Lavrentev - stock.adobe.c)