Sussex Spaniel Puppies For Sale

The Sussex Spaniel is a friendly hunting dog with a calm personality. They love bird hunting or going on hikes with their owners. Sussex Spaniels may look like sad, but they have a joyful approach to life. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-45 pounds and stand 13-15 inches tall.

Sussex Spaniels are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They can get along with cats and other dogs, especially if they are raised together. Sussex Spaniels generally like children, but if they have never encountered them before, they can be a little shy. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Sussex Spaniels are not quite as full of energy as many other sporting dogs, but they do need an above average amount of exercise. They enjoy every minute of a hunt  and will keep at it for as long as you stay out. Sussex Spaniels also enjoy longer, slower walks or hikes through the woods but don’t pair well with joggers. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Sussex Spaniels have a beautiful, liver-colored coat with feathering on their legs and tail. Their hair is slightly long and prone to matting and tangling, but a weekly brushing will help prevent this from becoming a problem. They do shed, so brushing will also help cut back on the amount of hair you find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Sussex Spaniels are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Sussex Spaniels don’t need to live on a farm, but they do best when they have easy access to a good play space. At the end of the day, a Sussex Spaniel needs to live inside the house with you, or they will become lonely and destructive. They are fairly easy to train.