Russian Spaniel

The Russian Spaniel is a medium sized gundog of the spaniel type which was developed in the Soviet Union after World War II.^[1][2]

Russian Spaniel
A Russian Spaniel
Other names	Rosyjski Spaniel
Origin	Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Traits Height Males 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm) Females 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm) Weight Males 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg) Females 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg) Life span Average 14 years
Dog (domestic dog)

History

There were some English Springer Spaniels and English Cocker Spaniels imported into Russia in the early 20th century, these were cross bred with other Russian hunting dogs and this breed was made official there in 1951.^[1][3]

Colours

Any lot of mixes of colours is allowed in this breed, but they are mostly brown and white, black and white, red and white or tri-coloured. They look a lot like their English Springer Spaniel cousins.^[4]

Temperment

Russian Spaniels are usually very gentle with people and other dogs. Like all spaniels they need a lot of exercise. As they are bred to be hunting dogs, care should be taken when they are around other small animals like rabbits and birds.^[4]

Gallery

• Russian Spaniel
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  Russian Spaniel on a Postage Stamp
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  A Russian Spaniel