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[auld argonian]

While the topic is open and I have all of you dog fanciers here, what breed was Useless, the dog who blew Hector up on Monarch of the Glen? I'm guessing English Springer but there are so many sub-spaniels that I can't be sure.

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AA

[Lallans]

While the topic is open and I have all of you dog fanciers here, what breed was Useless, the dog who blew Hector up on Monarch of the Glen? I'm guessing English Springer but there are so many sub-spaniels that I can't be sure.

Best

AA

I remembered that someone on Xmarks once told me he was a Springer, but it turns out that was you! Whatever, I had remembered he was a Lab because it's exactly the sort of overly helpful thing a real Lab would do. I would say Springer is correct, BTY. Wrong head shape for a Cocker.

[IDScot]

Re Useless: Well Done! He is an English Springer Spaniel.

Regarding the Brittany, I think you are right. I have hunted over several and that does seem to be the trend. I split the blame equally between the Field Trialing community and the breeders. I'm sure not all Brits are that way as every dog has it's own personality.

As for other breeds you might also consider:

-The French Brittany Spaniel (Epagneul Briton) as opposed to the American.
-The Welsh Springer Spaniel (Pointing breed, though might be difficult to find a field line)

In any case, I don't think you can go wrong. Just be prepared with an extra dose of patients if you get a Brit.