Description:
Winn Dixie is a stunning Field Spaniel. He is just over two years old with long black hair that has been trimmed short (yes, we live in Florida). According to his owners,
"Winn Dixie is a brave, loyal and true Field Spaniel. Whenever someone in the family is sick he stays on their bed ALL day. He is very mild mannered and has always been, never hyper or overly energetic. I feel i did Winn dixie a disservice when he was a puppy because I was raising a toddler and him at the same time and he was short changed on the training. He knows Sit, Down, Come and some Stay. He rides in the car well in fact he goes with me to take the kids to school. He is great on the leash and in crowds. winn dixie also makes the trip to north Carolina many times a year and does great! Winn Dixie is great with kids he knows and wonderful with cats and ferrets. He definately needs a home where people wouldn't be gone all day. He is a very social creature. He would need a secure yard and not a home where kids leave doors open. If you want to experience unconditional love , devotion and a great relationship Winn Dixie is the dog for you!!! "

Wow! Doesn't Winn Dixie sound like a fantastic dog? He really is! Why is he looking for a new home? I'm glad you asked. In the last year he has bittten two children who were yelling while riding their bicycles past his home. One of the neighbors has made life very difficult since, and so the decision was made to find our boy a new home. As his owner stated in the surrender form, " I truley feel like his biting incident was my fault and not a character flaw in him." Let's face it ~ if Winn Dixie hadn't been loose in the the front yard, neither event would have occurred. Sometimes people expect a bit much from their pets. In this case, Winn Dixie simply shouldn't be allowed loose (really, no dog with hunting instincts should ~ you never know when they will catch a scent or see an object that they just can't resist). I think that he will make a wonderful pet for a special family!!!





According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Field Spaniel has one of the best personalities of the Spaniels. It is very independent in nature, but mild mannered, sweet and affectionate. Smart and playful. Active and vigorous. It makes an excellent family member as long as it is given regular exercise. It is especially known for its docile nature. Socialize this breed well when the dog is still young to avoid excessive timidity and to prevent problems with other dogs later in life. Very friendly, this breed loves everyone, although some have been known to be a little reserved with strangers. Field Spaniels like to roam. They are good with other dogs, animals and excellent with children, but if play becomes too rough, the dog will become withdrawn. Make sure your Field Spaniel is not pestered by children. They can be a bit stubborn and temperamental, but they are, overall, very calm dogs. Field Spaniels are happiest when they have a job to do. They are quick to learn and react very strongly to your voice. They should be trained with a kind but consistent manner. This dog has a sensitive nature and harsh words and a tough approach will greatly disturb it. It is said that they have the tendency to become devoted to one family member and ignore others. These dogs need regular contact with people and become extremely neurotic if locked away in a kennel.
The Field Spaniel is descended though careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel. The Field Spaniel's country of origin is England. The breed was almost ruined by poor selection practices during the last 1800's, when breeders greatly exaggerated the dog's length and weight. By the 1920's however, breeders had returned to moderation, In spite of this the breed has remained rare to this day. The Field Spaniel is a fine bird dog, with a very mild disposition. Though he makes a wonderful family companion, the Field Spaniel is very rare in the United States due to the great popularity of the Cocker and Springer Spaniels. Some of the Field Spaniel's talents are tracking, huntin