The Springer Spaniel ( English Springer Spaniel) is the first of all the English hunting spaniels. During the Renaissance, it was considered as the ideal companion for the European hunter, but it's only in the 1700's that the breed began to be popular in America. This breed hunts on land and water and makes a … Read more
The Spaniel de Pont-Audemer is also known as Epagneul Pont-Audemer or Setter of Pont-Audemer. It is a rare, medium size stocky type gun dog breed that was developed in Pont-Audemer region of France in 19th century. Though exact origination is unknown, this breed is believed to have originated from different breeds of water-spaniels. Its progenitors … Read more
The Russian Spaniel is a small, sturdy Spaniel type hunting dog that originated in former USSR. It is one of the most popular breeds in Russia that was developed from English Cocker Spaniels and English Springer Spaniels. The first Spaniels were brought on Russian soil in late 1800s by Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich. His influence … Read more
The Picardy Spaniel is a hunting gundog that originated in the valley of Somme in Picardy region of France. This dog is believed to have originated from ancient French Spaniel, known as Oysel dog. Related to Blue Picardy Spaniel, having many similarities but the Picardy Spaniel is the older of the two breeds. Also, apart … Read more
The King Charles Spaniel originated in England and were bred to be a companion to people. It is thought that this breed is a mixture of the Pug or Pekingese with a Spaniel giving them the slightly pushed in face and the body of a smaller spaniel. These dogs were popular with English royalty and … Read more
The French Spaniel is a medium size solidly built hunting dog with a strong bone structure. It is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, spaniel dog breeds that is believed to have been the progenitors of virtually all of today's hunting spaniels. Developed in France as a hunting dog in 14th century, the … Read more
The French Brittany Spaniel is a French breed of gundog originating in French province of Brittany and is named after it. Also called Le Fougueux, Epagneul Breton and French Brittany, the dog is used primarily for bird hunting. It is closely related to American Brittany with a difference in bloodline. The American Brittany has bloodlines … Read more
The Continental Toy Spaniel (also called Papillon) originated in Europe, its exact whereabouts is unknown although Spain, Belgium and Italy have the most historical facts of this dog dating back 700 years! They were bred to be a companion dog and basically entertain their masters. These little dogs were popular back when Marie Antoinette owned … Read more
The Boykin Spaniel is a medium size all rounder hunting dog of spaniel type, originating in South Carolina where it has been declared the official state dog. The dog has an interesting history which suggests that it was found by a hunter called Alexender L. White, roaming around sometime during 1905-1910. The hunter liked the … Read more
The Blue Picardy Spaniel (�pagneul Bleu de Picardie) is a hunting dog originating in France. This relatively new dog breed is considered one of the best dogs in France when it comes to locating and retrieving game under most adverse conditions. A descendent of Picardi Spaniels and English Setters, the Blue Picardy Spaniel is a … Read more