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Sussex Spaniel Did You Know?


  • The Sussex Spaniel is named after Sussex, England, where the first and most important kennel of these dogs was established.


  • Specimens of the Sussex competed in Britain as far back as 1862.


  • The Sussex Spaniel was among the first ten breeds to be recognized and admitted to the Stud Book when the American Kennel Club was formed in 1884.


  • The rich golden liver color of the Sussex is unique to the breed.


  • The Sussex, though lacking the speed of the Springers and Cockers, possesses an extraordinarily good nose and is especially valuable for all forms of upland shooting.


  • The standard ranks features of the Sussex into three categories in order of importance: color and general appearance; head, ears, back and back ribs, legs, and feet; and shoulders, tail, and coat. Likewise, faults fall into three corresponding categories, though there exist no disqualifications.
   
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