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Sportingsmall🌍 USSR, Russiabird-hunting spaniel and flushing dog for marsh, meadow, field, steppe, forest, and waterfowl
Russian Spaniel
Hard-working, enduring, intelligent, contact-seeking, friendly
Popularity
119
Below-medium Russian flushing spaniel developed for bird hunting; compact, long-coated, and built for endurance and close work in cover and water.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
moderately long glossy coat, straight or slightly wavy, with feathering on ears, chest, belly, legs, and tail
Colors
black, brown, red, black and tan, brown and tan, black and white, brown and white, red and white, black/white or brown/white with tan, and corresponding speckled patterns
Male height
15.5–17.5 in
Female height
15–17 in
Male weight
28–40 lb
Female weight
26–38 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
