General Appearance

Question 1

The xxx is the smallest member of the Gundog

Group.

Answer 1

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 2

He has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiselled and refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of ideal size.

Answer 2

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 3

He stands well up at the shoulder on straight forelegs with a topline sloping slightly towards strong, moderately bent, muscular quarters.

Answer 3

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 4

He is a dog capable of considerable speed, combined with great endurance.

Answer 4

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 5

Above all, he must be free and merry, sound, well balanced throughout and in action show a keen inclination to work.

Answer 5

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 6

A dog well balanced in all parts is more desirable than a dog with strongly contrasting good points and faults.

Answer 6

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 7

Proportions: The measurement from the breast bone to back of thigh is slightly longer than the measurement from the highest point of withers to the ground. The body must be of sufficient length to permit a straight and free stride; the dog never appears long and low.

Answer 7

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 8

Merry, sturdy, sporting; well balanced; compact; measuring approximately same from withers to ground as from withers to root of tail.

Answer 8

Cocker Spaniel

Question 9

Symmetrically built, compact, strong, merry, active. Highest on leg and raciest in build of all British land Spaniels.

Answer 9

English Springer Spaniel

Question 10

Symmetrical, compact, not leggy, obviously built for endurance and hard work. Quick and active mover, displaying plenty of push and drive.

Answer 10

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Question 11

Well balanced, noble, upstanding sporting Spaniel built for activity and endurance.

Answer 11

Field Spaniel

Question 12

Balanced, well boned, active with a thoughtful expression, overall appearance denoting strength. The xxxx should be firm, fit and capable of a day’s work of beating in heavy cover.

Answer 12

Clumber Spaniel

Question 13

Strongly built. Active, energetic dog, whose characteristic movement is a decided roll, and unlike that of any other Spaniel.

Answer 13

Sussex Spaniel

Question 14

Smart, upstanding, strongly built, compact.

Answer 14

Irish Water Spaniel