Sussex Spaniel tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Brittany (Spaniel) has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Calm
Companionable
Friendly
Cheerful
Devoted
Sociable

Alert
Intelligent
Social
Independent
Responsive

Sussex Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

England

France

field spaniel

french spaniel, english setter, welsh springer spaniel

Hazel

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Brown

Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Pied
Brindle

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Hypothyroidism
Muscular Atrophy

Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination

Sussex Spaniels are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Brittany (Spaniel)s thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Sussex Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Brittany (Spaniel) has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Sussex Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Brittany (Spaniel)s need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Sussex Spaniels are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Sussex Spaniel minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Brittany (Spaniel) has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Sussex Spaniel dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Brittany (Spaniel)s bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Sussex Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sussex Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Brittany (Spaniel), it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sussex Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Brittany (Spaniel)s usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Sussex Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Brittany (Spaniel) has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Sussex Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Brittany (Spaniel) should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Sussex Spaniel feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Brittany (Spaniel) feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sussex Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Brittany (Spaniel) is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sussex Spaniel is between $74 - $84. This makes an average of $888 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Brittany (Spaniel) is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Sussex Spaniel has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Brittany (Spaniel) is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Sussex Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Sussex Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.