Grooming requirements
    The Field Spaniel needs to have his body and his ears brushed daily. A metal comb must be run through the coat after brushing, and it needs to touch all the way to the skin in order to be sure there is no matting present. As for the ears, food does get caught in them if a spaniel bowl is not used when feeding. This needs to be removed with a slicker brush, and a metal comb. Wetting the area will help the debris come out. The ears must be cleaned every two weeks, in order to avoid any type of infection. The top one-third of the ear must be shaved in order to allow air to flow to the ear canal.

Health considerations
    The Field Spaniel is a very healthy dog with few problems. He can have cataracts and suffer from retinal dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. His parents should be clear of these problems and CERF tested and he should be CERF tested regularly.
    This breed has a tendency toward anesthetic idiosyncrasies. This is a condition where an individual has an abnormal response to commonly used anesthetics. There is no good way to predict this and care should be taken if anesthesia is necessary.

Breed characteristics and personality
     This is the Spaniel with the best personality. He should live in the home with the family. Because of his exceptionally mild temperament, the Field Spaniel is held in high regard as a companion dog. He is exceedingly gentle with children and a great playmate. A very easy dog to live with.
    This is a sweet, affectionate, tranquil and intelligent dog. He is unusually docile, very sensitive, fun-loving and independent. He has a great affinity for human companionship. The breed is somewhat reserved at first but will warm up to affection. Shyness, fear and aggression are not tolerated in this breed.

Uses
    This Spaniel is hardy, fast, and agile. He is a very active dog, especially well adapted to hunting over open country. He’s level-headed and intelligent and shows great perseverance in the field.

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