Russian Spaniel

Russian Spaniel
Other names	Rosyjski Spaniel
Origin	Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Breed status	Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits Height Males 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm) Females 15–17.75 inches (38.1–45.1 cm) Weight Males 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg) Females 20–35 lb (9.1–15.9 kg) Life span Average 14 years
Dog (domestic dog)

The Russian Spaniel is a type of spaniel first standardised in 1951 in the Soviet Union after World War II by cross breeding English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels and other spaniel breeds. In 1951, the standard of the Russian spaniel was adopted, the selection of dogs for breeding began to be carried out in accordance with the requirements. Physically it is similar to a Cocker Spaniel, but has a shorter, tighter coat and a longer body. Developed and used as hunting dogs, this breed does not suffer from any major health complaints other than those normally associated with spaniels. It is the only gun dog breed originated in Russia. It is used for hunting game birds (marsh, field, upland and waterfowl birds) and hares. Popular in its native Russia, the breed was only introduced overseas in the 1990s, and is not yet recognised by any major kennel clubs, but is recognised by Russian Kynological Federation.^[1]