Adaptable
Docile
Sensitive
Cautious
Familiar
Sociable

Loving
Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Tenacious

Field Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Bully Bassets as watchdogs - they're not effective.

England

United States

Land Spaniel

Bulldog and Basset Hound

1800s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Blue

Pied
White
Fawn

Field Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Bully Bassets have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Field Spaniel can have a litter of 11-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bully Basset can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Field Spaniel breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Bully Bassets typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia

Ear Infections

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Allergy Testing

Field Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bully Bassets are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Field Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bully Bassets need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Field Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bully Bassets are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Field Spaniel dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bully Bassets are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Field Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bully Basset, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Field Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bully Bassets usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Field Spaniel has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Bully Basset requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Field Spaniel should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bully Basset should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-50 pound (16 - 23 kg) Field Spaniel feed 2.6 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-65 pound (23 - 29 kg) Bully Basset feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Field Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bully Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Field Spaniel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bully Basset is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Field Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bully Basset is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Field Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Bully Bassets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Field Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bully Bassets are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Field Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bully Bassets are highly friendly around strangers.

Field Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bully Bassets are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Field Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bully Bassets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.