These wavy-haired dogs make the perfect companions, both on the couch and on the hunt. Learn more about the smallest dogs in the sporting class. 1. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT KINDS. Although they look ...

A cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel relaxing on a sofa. Dr. Julie Hunt, DVM, a veterinarian contributor for Embrace Pet Insurance, explains that Spaniels were originally bred as hunting companions.

With much justification, Leominster’s Jack and Martha Klette love their bird dogs. Everyone who has owned spaniels knows they’re special. The secretary of the Patriot Sporting Spaniel Club recently ...

American Cocker Spaniels are friendly and attentive dogs. American cocker spaniels are free and merry dogs that belong to the sporting group. They’re alert animals that are highly people-oriented.

English Cocker Spaniels are gentle dogs who love to be active. English cocker spaniels are merry dogs with an upbeat personality while working, but a mellow personality when relaxing at home. They’re ...