American Cocker Spaniel: Small, smart, and lively breed in AKC Sporting Group. Adored worldwide for sweet nature, good with kids and dogs. High-maintenance coat needs regular grooming.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Beloved companion since the 17th century. Loving, peaceful temperament. Royalty's lap dogs. Active, fit into family life, enjoy other pets.
Boykin Spaniel: SC's official dog, excels in water retrieval. Gentle, friendly, and active. Sociable, responsive to training. Mellow & snuggly with enough exercise. Ideal for lake/ocean lovers.
Cavalier King Charles: AKC recognized in 1995, but rich heritage. Popular US spaniel. Affectionate, sociable, and eager-to-please, explaining their charm.
Clumber Spaniel: Calm, mellow at home. Not as active as other spaniels. Wary of strangers, but trainable. Jowly and drooly. Rare in the US, may require waiting for a reputable breeder.
Cocker Spaniel: Agile, once hunting companions. Popular, active companion breed. Silky coat, soft eyes, and loving nature. Velcro dogs, thrive with constant human company.
English Springer Spaniel: Active, driven, and scent-savvy. Not for sedentary homes. Excel in jobs like detection. Affectionate, sociable, trainable. Reward-based training recommended.
Papillon: Spaniel ancestry, once had dropped ears. Selective breeding gave butterfly-like upright ears. Also called continental toy spaniels. Small but not just lapdogs.
Welsh Springer Spaniel: Smaller than English counterpart, red & white markings. Affectionate, happy, and laid back at home. Strong family bonds, needs companionship.
English Toy Spaniel: Sunny, cuddly companion. Similar to Cavalier King Charles. Devoted, attached, shadows you. Great lap cuddlers, not for long alone time.