Definition of spaniel in English English dictionary
Any of various small breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game
Any of various small breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears than hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game
A spaniel is a type of dog with long ears that hang down. a type of dog with long ears that hang down (espaignol , from Hispaniolus, from Hispania ). Any of several breeds of dogs used to flush game. Spaniels originated in Spain, but most modern breeds were developed in Britain. Breeds range from 14 to 20 in. (36-51 cm) and from 22 to 55 lbs (10-25 kg). The larger breeds are called springers, the smaller ones cockers. Breeds include the cocker spaniel, a round-headed, floppy-eared dog; the English and Welsh springer spaniels; the American water spaniel, a curly-coated, dark brown dog; the Brittany spaniel, a short-tailed French dog and the only spaniel that points; the Clumber spaniel, a low-slung, long-bodied dog; the Irish water spaniel, a water retriever; the Japanese spaniel; and the English toy spaniel
An AKC registered breed of sporting dog, ranging between 18-30 lbs., originally bred in Britain as the English Cocker Spaniel for the sport of Cocking, or bird hunting. Breed divided by colors : Black, Sable, Parti, Tri, and ASCOB
They have the head of fair length, with square muzzle, the ears long and set low, the legs short or of medium length, and the coat fine and silky, wavy but not curly
A cocker spaniel is a breed of small dog with silky hair and long ears. A dog of a breed originally developed in England, having long drooping ears and a variously colored silky coat. a dog with long ears and long silky fur (cocking )