Russian Spaniel

The Russian Spaniel is a medium sized gundog of the spaniel type which was developed in the Soviet Union after World War II.[1][2]

Russian Spaniel
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A Russian Spaniel
Other names Rosyjski Spaniel
Country of origin Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Traits
Weight Male 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg)
Female 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg)
Height Male 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm)
Female 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm)
Life span Average 14 years

History

There were some English Springer Spaniels and English Cocker Spaniels imported into Russia in the early 20th century, these were cross bred with other Russian hunting dogs and this breed was made official there in 1951.[1][3]

Colours

Any lot of mixes of colours is allowed in this breed, but they are mostly brown and white, black and white, red and white or tri-coloured. They look a lot like their English Springer Spaniel cousins.[4]

Temperment

Russian Spaniels are usually very gentle with people and other dogs. Like all spaniels they need a lot of exercise. As they are bred to be hunting dogs, care should be taken when they are around other small animals like rabbits and birds.[4]

Gallery

Russian Spaniel Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Russian Spaniel". worldlydogs.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. "Russian Spaniel". web archive of continentalkennelclub.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Russian Spaniel Club -History of the breed". Russian Spaniel Club. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Russian Spaniel". dogzone.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.