Field Spaniel vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the Field Spaniel to the Flat-Coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Field Spaniels and Flat-Coated Retrievers.

Field Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-13 Years

8-10 Years

Height

17-18 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

34-50 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1800 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-75 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

Medium to High

High

Exercise Required

Medium to High

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

16 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium to High

Medium

Drool

Medium to High

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Above Average

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

None

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

12-13 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Heart problems

Eye problems

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Single

Double

Coat Texture

Silky

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Field Spaniel

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors

Liver

Black

Liver