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It is the oldest of the surviving English retrievers, and the first breed to be used seriously as a retriever in England. In fact, some historians suspect that it may also have been first breed of dog known formally as a "retriever" in England.
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The Thinking Person's Retriever

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The English Water Spaniel is long gone, the last specimen seen in the 1930s. A pity for a storied breed that could be traced to the 1500s. The Tweed Water Spaniel is also extinct, though its DNA does ...

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National Purebred Dog Day

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Only two of AKC breeds have standards that mention “frowning” as part of the descriptions on breed expression. Because of its heavy brows, a somber, serious, and “frowning expression” is an ineffable part of a Sussex Spaniel’s expression, while an expression that is essentially scowling, as well as “dignified, lordly, discerning, sober and snobbish, one of independence” is achieved in the Chow Chow by its marked brow, and a sufficient play of skin to form frowning brows and a distinct furrow between the eyes.Though Sussex Spaniels aren’t likely to be worriers, we suppose, their owners in the UK have good reason to be on their behalf: The breed is listed on the Kennel Club’s list of Vulnerable Breeds (the UK’s version of our own AKC and UKC), dog breeds of British origin which are considered to be vulnerable because their numbers are declining. Last year (2021), a shocking number of Sussex Spaniels – only 30 – were registered with the club. It is difficult to sustain a breed when fewer than 300 registrations take place in a year, and we bring attention to this marvelous breed’s vulnerable status in that country. Happily, the Chow Chow is in good shape, population wise, but we must all be vigilant protectors of our respective breeds.Image: Sussex Spaniel by Scott Langley, a vintage print from 1935 Gundog Gun, is available from Oldbooksmapsprints.
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National Purebred Dog Day

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We didn't figure we would stump most of you. You determined that the photo we shared earlier was of a Bergamasco baby, and you were right.....but what a marvel that when you compare that youngster's coat with its adult version, the colors stayed remarkably the same. We thank Kay Kline for sharing the "before" and "after" photos.
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