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:
5. American Water Spaniel
This brown water spaniel was used as a duck retriever and also used to flush out waterfowl. It has the personalities of Spaniel and Retriever. They need a small house to live in with access to a small/medium garden. They need exercise for up to one hour as well. (Photo - Steve - stock.adobe.com) | Steve - stock.adobe.com
6. Clumber Spaniel
This is a heavy set spaniel developed at Clumber Park in Nottingham. It would need a large house to live and access to a small/medium garden. This large dog needs upto one hour of exercise and can live in the country. (Photo - DoraZett - stock.adobe.com) | DoraZett - stock.adobe.com
7. Cocker Spaniel
The breed’s name comes from its original function, as he was used to hunt woodcock. They need a small house with a small or medium garden. They will need up to one hour of exercise every day as well. (Photo - Farmer - stock.adobe.com) | Farmer - stock.adobe.com
8. Field Spaniel
This is an active sporting spaniel suited to country lifestyle. They need a small house, a large garden, and up to two hours of exercise in a day. (Photo - Dyrefotografi.dk - stock.adobe.com) | Dyrefotografi.dk - stock.adobe.c