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:
9. English Springer Spaniel
This dog is the most popular spaniel for working in the field. They need a small house, a large garden, and up to two hours of exercise in a day. They will also need to be groomed every week. (Adobe stock images) | ÐаÑа ШвеÑова - stock.
10. Sussex Spaniel
This is the rarest land spaniel with a rich history. This medium sized dog needs a small house atleast and a large garden. They are ideal for country living. (Photo - CALLALLOO CANDCY - stock.adobe.com) | CALLALLOO CANDCY - stock.adobe.c
11. Welsh springer spaniel
This is a Welsh hunting dog known since the Middle Ages. This medium sized dog needs a small house, large garden and can live in both, town and country. (Photo - Adobe stock) | Eliška - stock.adobe.com
12. Tibetan Spaniel
This dog is a favourite of Tibetan monks and has been popular in the UK since the 1950s. They can live in flats/apartments in town or country, and won’t need a large garden either. (Photo - Mikkel Bigandt - stock.adobe.com) | Mikkel Bigandt - stock.adobe.com