Sporting Group

Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel is a medium dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 35–45 lb, height is 13–15 in, and the listed lifespan is 13–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Affectionate, Loyal.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Sussex Spaniel dog
Photo: Stonehenge (John Henry Walsh) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan13–15 years
Weight35–45 lb
SizeMediumGroupSporting Group

Height

13–15 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 0.7 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 175 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Sussex Spaniel is 35–45 lb.

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