Sussex Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
Sussex Spaniel Dogs are Friendly, Merry, and Even-Tempered dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 172. Their coats require regular grooming to keep them in tip-top shape. This dog loves the freedom of the country, but as long as you fill its need for exercise he will easily fit in the cities. These dogs are very devoted to their family and friends, but are very reserved with strangers. Sussex Spaniel Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Just like Humans
TEMPERAMENT : Cheerful, Friendly, Devoted, Sociable, Companionable, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Sussex
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Sussex Spaniel is named after Sussex, England
2- They were developed there as a field dog during the 18th century
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Sussex Spaniel Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Golden Liver
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COAT TYPE
Double coats
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 18 - 21in (46 - 53cm)
Length: 26 - 31in (66 - 79cm) -
TAIL
The low-set tail may be either docked or natural. While gaiting, the dog exhibits nice tail action, but does not carry the tail above the level of the back
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WEIGHT
16 - 20 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 5 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Clumber Spaniel
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1872
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ORIGIN
Sussex
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Sussex spaniels are great family dogs. They are good with people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
