Cocker Spaniels originated as hunting dogs and they are so-called because they were particularly useful when targeting the Eurasian woodcock. They actually split into two breeds in 1947 – the American ...
A cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel relaxing on a sofa. Dr. Julie Hunt, DVM, a veterinarian contributor for Embrace Pet Insurance, explains that Spaniels were originally bred as hunting companions.
Think spaniel and it's likely that a few popular breeds come to mind: Cocker, Springer, Cavalier King Charles. But did you know that there are around 20 recognized spaniel breeds all around the world?
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