Field Spaniel

A rare and underrated middle ground. The Field is bigger, calmer and more independent than a Cocker, standing around 45 cm and weighing 18 to 25 kg, with a single coat in black, liver or roan whose feathering mats without regular combing. It is patient with children but can grow bored and destructive if left alone for long stretches. As a Kennel Club vulnerable native breed with few litters a year, finding a puppy takes patience, though a UK life expectancy of about 13 years rewards the wait.