Field Spaniel — breed guide
Field Spaniel — temperament, grooming, exercise, heat tolerance and care, from the Leash Life breed guide.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 16–23 kg (35–51 lb)
- Life span
- 12–13 years
- Coat
- Single, glossy, feathered
Living with a Field Spaniel
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Docile · Sensitive · Affectionate · Calm
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Hypothyroidism
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Field Spaniel good with kids?
Generally yes. Field Spaniels are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Field Spaniel good with cats?
Usually yes. Field Spaniels typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Field Spaniel need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Field Spaniel handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Field Spaniel's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.