Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel - Vintage Picture
1938

The Field Spaniel is one of the least common of the numerous race of Spaniels. He is one of the smaller kind, no taller than the Cocker (seen on No. 26) though larger in the body. The Field Spaniel bears a very close resemblance indeed to the Sussex Spaniel, yet they are recognised as separate breeds, chiefly on account of colour. The Field Spaniel is all black, as shown, whereas the Sussex has a glistening gold and brown coat.

1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 45 ISSUED BY GALLAHER

The cards illustrated are all scans of the original vintage cards ... they originally came in cigarette packets
each card is of a standard size: approx 1½ x 2¾ inches
the descriptions on the back were often duplicated or reproduced with little variation.

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel - vintage picture
1929

Field Spaniels have sometimes had but little chance at Field Trials in competition with their longer legged cousins, but breeders have evolved a more rationally built specimen than the old long and low type, and a new era of popularity is probable for this much maligned but really beautiful example of the Spaniel family. He has a well modelled head and a soft, thick silky coat. Colours glossy black; liver; roan and tan; black, white and tan; liver roan; blue roan; black and white: and black and tan. Height at shoulder about 14 ins. Weight 45 to 55 lbs.

1929 DOGS HEADS - No 34 in a series of 50, issued by Players

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel - vintage picture
1937

A good field dog and an intelligent companion. Head long and nicely chiselled with prominent peak of skull. Eyes dark brown, hazel or nearly black according to coat colour, serious in expression. Ears set on low, fairly long, wide and well feathered. Nose well developed with wide nostrils. Neck long and strong. Chest deep and well developed. Forelegs straight with flat bone, nicely feathered. Back, loin and hindquarters strong and muscular. Feet round and well covered with hair, not small. Coat silky, flat and slightly waved. Colour: black, liver, golden-liver, mahogany-red, roan; any of these colours with tan over eyes and on cheeks, feet and lower leg.

1937 DOGS - No 34 in a series of 50, issued by Wills

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