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A close relative of the English Cocker Spaniel, the Field Spaniel is lesser known but every bit as sensible and talented as his gundog relative. A fun-loving and active sporting dog, the Field Spaniel makes an intelligent and loyal companion for owners living in a country or suburban setting. Equipped with patience and a merry good nature, this little dog is at once energetic, funny, industrious, and delightfully mischievous, a handsome addition to every home he enters. Author Becki Jo Hirschy, a well-known Field Spaniel breeder, has written a concise and accurate history of the breed in England and America, which serves as an apt introductory chapter to this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide. The breed’s special characteristics are discussed in the second chapter, painting an entertaining portrait of this fun-loving and sensitive breed. The complete AKC breed standard along with illustrations are presented in the third chapter.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Americans who love working spaniels will welcome this comprehensive guide to the selecting, training and enjoying of these delightful breeds! Highly informative, clearly written, and lavishly illustrated,this edition includes information about recent developments in the spaniel world, such as the rebirth of field-bred American Cockers, the resurgence of field trials for English and American Cocker Spaniels, and the current status of the American Water Spaniel Club’s classification dilemma. You’ll learn about:-Acquiring your flushing spaniel-Training your spaniel-Enjoying your spanielJames B. Spencer is an award-winning dog and outdoor writer who has written seven books andover 500 magazine articles. He writes columns regularly for Gun Dog magazine. Spencer has titled his own dogs in AKC hunting tests for spaniels, retrievers and pointing breeds. He has also judged hunting tests for both spaniels and retrievers.Please be aware that this older title may recommend some training techniques that are now considered outdated. At the time of publication the use of negative reinforcement and positive punishment were more widely used to teach certain types of behaviors, especially with dogs who display a high degree of resilience. We encourage owners to always use the least intrusive, minimally aversive methods possible. iaabc.org/about/position-statements/lima/

One of Kennel Club Books' Country Dog titles, Hunting with Spaniels covers everything you need to know about selecting, training, and caring for flushing spaniels, including basic first aid. Lessons include basic training, using birds and bumpers, commands, obedience, field training, using whistles, retrieving, acclimating to the sound of gunfire, retrieving in water, marking the object, and quartering a field. Includes a section on The American Kennel Club (AKC) Spaniel Hunt Test program.

Preliminary training, field work, show standards and training, and the history of the breed are considered in this study of gun, field, show and obedience springers

Americans who love working spaniels will welcome this comprehensive guide to the selecting, training and enjoying of these delightful breeds! Highly informative, clearly written, and lavishly illustrated,this edition includes information about recent developments in the spaniel world, such as the rebirth of field-bred American Cockers, the resurgence of field trials for English and American Cocker Spaniels, and the current status of the American Water Spaniel Club’s classification dilemma. You’ll learn about:-Acquiring your flushing spaniel-Training your spaniel-Enjoying your spanielJames B. Spencer is an award-winning dog and outdoor writer who has written seven books andover 500 magazine articles. He writes columns regularly for Gun Dog magazine. Spencer has titled his own dogs in AKC hunting tests for spaniels, retrievers and pointing breeds. He has also judged hunting tests for both spaniels and retrievers.Please be aware that this older title may recommend some training techniques that are now considered outdated. At the time of publication the use of negative reinforcement and positive punishment were more widely used to teach certain types of behaviors, especially with dogs who display a high degree of resilience. We encourage owners to always use the least intrusive, minimally aversive methods possible. iaabc.org/about/position-statements/lima/

Americans who love working spaniels will welcome this comprehensive guide to the selecting, training and enjoying of these delightful breeds! Highly informative, clearly written, and lavishly illustrated, this edition includes information about recent developments in the spaniel world, such as the rebirth of field-bred American Cockers, the resurgence of field trials for English and American Cocker Spaniels, and the current status of the American Water Spaniel Club’s classification dilemma. You’ll learn about: * Acquiring your flushing spaniel* Training your spaniel* Enjoying your spaniel * Eight flushing spaniel breeds from a hunter’s point of view * How to locate your ideal spaniel * How to start your pup and adult

Tells how to select, train, and care for game dogs, describes the characteristics of different breeds, and discusses retrieving, field trials, and safety precautions

Preliminary training, field work, show standards and training, and the history of the breed are considered in this study of springer spaniels in the field and the show ring

Cocker and English Springer Spaniels as well as Irish Water, Clumber, Sussex, Welsh Springer, Field, and Brittany Everything from training the puppy to field trials Training the Working Spaniel makes it simple for anyone to train a gundog, no matter what facilities are available. From training the urban gundog; how to keep a working dog in a family home; and introducing first-timers to working a spaniel in a variety of shooting situations, the author takes the reader to competing in field trials at the highest levels. Advanced work in the field, rough shooting, picking-up, and training as a peg dog are also covered. The final part of the book introduces the reader to elite spaniel work in field trials as well as guidance on breeding your own dogs.

Describes eight breeds of spaniel, offers advice on training, and tells how to prepare the dogs for hunting as well as field trials

Regal in his red and white splendor, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most well-rounded sporting breeds of all. Prized as a gundog of instinctive ability in the field, the Welshie is a striking presence in the show ring and a favorite in pet homes the world over. Intelligence, trainability, merriness and loyalty are but a few of the traits that have won him a multitude of fans. This Special Limited Edition, written by Haja van Wessem, a gundog enthusiast from Holland, presents the breed’s history in its homeland and traces the breed’s development in the United States and around the world. Also discussed are the breed’s characteristics and description, including the breed standard. New owners will welcome the complete chapter on finding a breeder and puppy selection as well as the chapter on general maintenance, with topics including feeding, grooming and exercise of the Welshie throughout his life. The subjects of house-training and obedience are explained in step-by-step detail. All chapters are accompanied by color photographs and sidebars with useful information for the new owner. An excellent chapter on preventive healthcare, written by veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, completes this package, making this volume indispensable for all owners and admirers of the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

158-page anthology of works (both fiction and nonfiction) on the title subject - hunting dogs, particularly pointers and spaniels. Includes works by Havilah Babcock, John Taintor Foote, Ray P. holland, Ron Boyer, John J. Seyman, William H. Foster, William F. Brown & Nash Buckingham, Gary Smith, Martha H. Greenlee, Thomas S. Word, Jr., David A. Webb, Charles Waterman, and Paul G. Quinnett. Great collection; very nicely put together.

158-page anthology of works (both fiction and nonfiction) on the title subject - hunting dogs, particularly pointers and spaniels. Includes works by Havilah Babcock, John Taintor Foote, Ray P. holland, Ron Boyer, John J. Seyman, William H. Foster, William F. Brown & Nash Buckingham, Gary Smith, Martha H. Greenlee, Thomas S. Word, Jr., David A. Webb, Charles Waterman, and Paul G. Quinnett. Great collection; very nicely put together.

The Britanny spaniel is first and foremost a gun dog. The breed's skill and antics in the field are wonderfully told in the 26 stories that comprise this tribute.

Chelsea, a six-year-old Welsh springer spaniel who is accustomed to being the only dog in the family, has a difficult time when her owners bring home an assertive field spaniel puppy.

The Britanny spaniel is first and foremost a gun dog. The breed's skill and antics in the field are wonderfully told in the 26 stories that comprise this tribute.