Sussex Spaniel

The Sussex Spaniel was named after Sussex, England – its origination. The breed originated in the 1800s after it was first spotted with a Mr. Fuller. Mr. Fuller is often credited with developing the golden-liver color variation seen in the Sussex Spaniel. While the ancestry documentation is scarce, it is said that the Sussex Spaniel was once bred with a Clumber Spaniel as well as a Field Spaniel in order to increase the gene pool. Phineas Bullock, who developed the Field Spaniel, is also credited with modifying the Sussex Spaniel. Breeders Moses Woolland and Campbell Newington are credited with saving the breed from extinction. The Sussex Spaniel's original purpose included being able to hunt on foot, a large amount of game. The Sussex Spaniel was considered one of the best options for a sporting breed in the 1800s. While the Sussex Spaniel was an effective hunter, its slow speed in the field in addition to its tendency to bark created for hesitant hunters. To date, the Sussex Spaniel is considered to be a rare breed due to its close encounters with breed extinction. The Sussex Spaniel is often loved for the great use of his nose in the field as well as a determined mission to track down game. The Sussex Spaniel was first mentioned in a magazine called Sportsmen's Cabinet in 1803. In 1862, the Sussex Spaniel was exhibited at the Crystal Palace dog show. In 1884, the Sussex Spaniel was one of the first 10 breeds accepted into the newly founded  AKC.