field spaniel

noun

1. one of a British breed of spaniels having a flat or slightly waved, usually black coat, used for hunting and retrieving game.

field spaniel

noun

1. a robust, low-slung breed of spaniel developed by crossing the cocker spaniel with the Sussex spaniel

Word History and Origins

Origin of field spaniel¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Springers I like a little less than field spaniels, which are smaller and more intelligent.

From The Guardian

One frequent buyer was Sarah Evans, a breeder of field spaniels in Barnesville, Md., who died last year at 55.

From New York Times

Dooley said field spaniels tend to be calmer than other spaniels.

From New York Times

They may be divided into field spaniels, water spaniels and the smaller breeds kept as pets.

From Project Gutenberg

Around the corner of Twelfth Street, with an air of conscious virtue, trotted the cause of all the trouble—a handsome, red-brown field spaniel.

From Project Gutenberg