Breeds
Breed information and guides on all key types and varieties of spaniel dogs (including small and medium sized). According the UK Kennel Club there are 12 types of spaniel breeds including Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, American Water Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel, Welsh Springer, Irish Water and Boykin Spaniel. We also include some of the most popular spaniel cross breeds. The most popular includes Cockapoo and Cavapoos.
Spaniels are one of the most popular type of gun dog breed particularly Cocker Spaniels and Springer Spaniels. They are often used to hunt for birds under cover, and then flush them (prompt the birds to fly) for the gun to shoot. Take our 2-minute spaniel breed suitability quiz if you are considering a spaniel!
Whilst confusing there are certain types of dogs that are named as spaniels but are not technically the same family as those above examples include Brittany (L’épagneul Breton to the French!) and Tibetan Spaniels.
Cavapoo Dog
Breed information Guide The Cavapoo, affectionately known by other nicknames like Cavoodles, Cadoodles, or Cavadoodles, is a delightful blend of ...
Field Spaniel Dog
breed information guide The Field Spaniel – a captivating breed known for its sweet and sensitive nature – always stands ...
Boykin Spaniel Dog
Breed information guide The Boykin Spaniel, cloaked in its eye-catching liver-brown coat, serves as more than just a visual spectacle—it’s ...
Sussex Spaniel Dog
Breed information guide Did you know that the Sussex Spaniel, with its distinctive golden liver colour, hails from Sussex County, ...
American Cocker Spaniel Dog
Breed Information guide The American Cocker Spaniel, a delightful companion known for its merry and frolicsome nature, has consistently held ...
Irish Water spaniel Dog
Breed information Guide The Irish Water Spaniel, often dubbed the clown of the spaniel family, is a breed that stands ...
Clumber Spaniel Dog
breed information guide Did you know that the Clumber Spaniel is the largest of the AKC flushing spaniels? This breed, ...
Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog
breed information Guide The Welsh Springer Spaniel, with its captivating red and white coat, often adorned with charming freckles, has ...
American Water Spaniel Dog
Breed information Guide The American Water Spaniel, a breed deeply rooted in the lake regions of the upper Midwest, embodies ...
King Charles vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
People often confuse these smaller spaniel breeds as the same dog but in fact they are different. In this article ...
