Sussex Spaniel Puppies

Sussex Spaniels are often clownish with their behavior, which keeps their energy down. They are eager to be around people and children, making them excellent family dogs. They are known to be frequent barkers.

Sussex Spaniels can be difficult to breed and their puppies are fragile until they are about 2 weeks old. It is important to make sure your breeder is checking for heart conditions. Sussex Spaniels can also be prone to bloat and some forms of cancer in their old age.

They can be slower-paced but still require some exercise. It is possible for a Sussex Spaniel to become overweight if their diet and exercise are not controlled. One half-hour walk per day should keep them in shape.

The Sussex Spaniel's wavy and dense coat needs regular maintenance to look its best. These dogs should be brushed daily to prevent tangles and knots, and they should be bathed every 6-8 weeks. They are prone to drooling, which can cause them to smell if they aren't bathed enough.

Sussex Spaniels shed an average amount. Daily brushing can serve to pull out dead hair before it falls around your home.

Sussex Spaniels are low, compact spaniels with golden liver-colored coats that are unique to the breed. This coat is long and thick with a slight wave to it. Their ears are long, droopy, and set somewhat low on their heads.

The Sussex Spaniel is named after their city of origin, Sussex, England. Their exact origin is unclear, but it is believed that sometime in the 1700s the people of Sussex developed a spaniel with short legs and a muscular torso suited for hunting local birds. Because they are so low to the ground, they had to develop a language of barks to notify the hunters of where they were, still using some of those unique voicings today.