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The '''Sussex Spaniel''' is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] native to [[Sussex]], in southern England. It is a low, compact [[spaniel]] and is as old a breed as and similar in appearance to the [[Clumber Spaniel]]. They can be slow paced but can have a clownish and energetic temperament. They suffer from health conditions common to spaniels and some large dogs as well as a specific range of heart conditions and [[spinal disc herniation]].

The '''Sussex Spaniel''' is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] native to [[Sussex]], in southern England. It is a low, compact [[spaniel]] and is as old a breed as and similar in appearance to the [[Clumber Spaniel]]. The Sussex Spaniel is a slow-paced, calm breed. They suffer from health conditions common to spaniels and some large dogs as well as a specific range of heart conditions and [[spinal disc herniation]].

The Sussex Spaniel was first recorded in 1795 in East and West Sussex, being at [[Goodwood House|Goodwood]] and [[Rolvenden]] for specific hunting conditions. The breed was one of the first to be recognised by the UK Kennel Club in 1872 and was among the first breeds eligible for registration by the American Kennel Club.{{Cite web |title=Breeds by Year Recognized |url=https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=American Kennel Club |language=en}} The breed nearly became extinct during the [[Second World War]],{{cite book |last1=Grayson |first1=Peggy |title=The Sussex Spaniel |date=1989 |publisher=The Boydell Press |location=Woodbridge, Suffolk, England |isbn=0-85115-528-6 |pages=1–15}}{{cite book |last1=Orton |first1=Edward |title=The History of the Sussex Spaniel |date=1987 |publisher=Edward Orton, Sussex Spaniel Association, England}}{{cite book |last1=Barnes |first1=Ki |title=Tales of Sussex Spaniels |date=2019 |publisher= Ki Barnes, Paignton, England|isbn=978-1-9161421-9-0 }} but was bred back to sustainable numbers. It is now more popular in the United Kingdom and the United States than in any other country and is recognised by all major kennel clubs. Sussex Spaniel [[Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee|Stump]] won the best in show in 2009 at the 133rd [[Westminster Kennel Club]].

The Sussex Spaniel was first recorded in 1795 in East and West Sussex, being at [[Goodwood House|Goodwood]] and [[Rolvenden]] for specific hunting conditions. The breed was one of the first to be recognised by the UK Kennel Club in 1872 and was among the first breeds eligible for registration by the American Kennel Club.{{Cite web |title=Breeds by Year Recognized |url=https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=American Kennel Club |language=en}} The breed nearly became extinct during the [[Second World War]],{{cite book |last1=Grayson |first1=Peggy |title=The Sussex Spaniel |date=1989 |publisher=The Boydell Press |location=Woodbridge, Suffolk, England |isbn=0-85115-528-6 |pages=1–15}}{{cite book |last1=Orton |first1=Edward |title=The History of the Sussex Spaniel |date=1987 |publisher=Edward Orton, Sussex Spaniel Association, England}}{{cite book |last1=Barnes |first1=Ki |title=Tales of Sussex Spaniels |date=2019 |publisher= Ki Barnes, Paignton, England|isbn=978-1-9161421-9-0 }} but was bred back to sustainable numbers. It is now more popular in the United Kingdom and the United States than in any other country and is recognised by all major kennel clubs. Sussex Spaniel [[Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee|Stump]] won the best in show in 2009 at the 133rd [[Westminster Kennel Club]].

==Temperament==

==Temperament==

The Sussex Spaniel is a slow-paced, calm breed with somewhat clownish behaviour that normally keeps its energy and enthusiasm in check. They are eager to be around people, excellent around children, and can be quite protective of the family. They make excellent candidates for [[therapy dog]] work. Most Sussex Spaniels are primarily family pets, but they are competent enough to aid a hunter, though quite stubborn to train. They tend to have a natural ability to [[Quartering the field|quarter in the field]] and can be used to retrieve, given training. The breed is the only spaniel to howl once a game's scent is picked up.

The Sussex Spaniel is a slow-paced, calm breed with somewhat clownish behaviour that normally keeps its energy and enthusiasm in check. They are eager to be around people, excellent around children, and can be quite protective of the family. They make excellent candidates for [[therapy dog]] work. Most Sussex Spaniels are primarily family pets, but they are competent enough to aid a hunter, though quite stubborn to train. They tend to have a natural ability to [[Quartering the field|quarter in the field]] and can be used to retrieve, given training. The breed is the only spaniel to howl once a game's scent is picked up.

==Health==

==Health==