John Robbo

Hi Mercedes, I would have to completely disagree with the breeder who said Field Spaniels are not good with children. I can't understand where people come up with these ideas. Field Spaniels are FANTASTIC with children. They bond very closely with children and are very tolerant with them and love their company. We have 7 Field Spaniels and have two children and they all get on fantastically well. In fact, we prefer placing our puppies into homes with children as we feel that they have a special bond with the kids and become very nurturing of the kids. Remember that the temperament breed standard for a Field Spaniel open with the words "unusually docile" meaning that they are exceptionally friendly - which they are. I appreciate that they can be very difficult to obtain - but don't eliminate them from your options. They are very much worth waiting for.

Hi Mercedes, As an owner of several Field Spaniels and a breeder of Fieldies I cannot understand (but fully believe you) why a breeder would say that your children are too young. We have two children under 11 and the dogs bond VERY closely with children. We have several Fields that are with families with infant children and every single family comment on how beautiful and affectionate they are with the kids. I find them to bond very closely with children. They have the most gentle of natures and the breed standard for the temperament opens with the words "unusually docile" meaning they are exceptionally docile - and that is exactly right. We have a lot of info on our website - so feel free to go on and have a look. Website is: www.meadowbriar.com.au Cheers Mercedes. I hope this helps. :D

Aust Bred In Show & BIG Gundog was the Field Spaniel.