Field Spaniel Flashcards
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Description
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Noble sporting spaniel, conveys impression of high breeding, character and nobility
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Purpose
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Flushing and retrieving birds, rough shooter
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Proportions
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Not as massive as the Clumber, but much more substantial and longer bodied than the Cocker. Longer on leg than the Sussex, but shorter legged and less cobby than the Springer.
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Head
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Grave and gentle expression, lean beneath the eyes, roman nose, chiseled, long and lean muzzle, moderate stop, curved flews
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Eyes
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Almond
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Body
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Rib cage 2/3 back
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Movement
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Long unhurried stride
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Legs
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Flat bone
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Feet
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Round, tight, not too small
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Colour
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Black, blue roan, liver, liver roan. Tan in all
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Size
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d & b: 18”
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Breed drags
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Breed drags – fronts, hindquarters, long in body, low in pastern, feet. A breed of compromises
