Russian Spaniel

The Russian Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog with a long, silky coat and feathered ears. It is known for being energetic, friendly, intelligent, devoted, and loyal. This breed is the only gundog developed in Russia, created as a versatile flushing spaniel for hunting game birds. Its recognition status varies by registry, and it belongs to the Sporting group. The breed's size, lifespan, and other traits are based on modelled estimates, so individual dogs may vary.

The Russian Spaniel was developed in the Soviet Union after World War II, according to historical accounts. Breeders crossed English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, and other European spaniels to create a versatile gundog suited to Russia's vast and varied terrain. The first official breed standard was established in 1951. This breed is the only gundog developed in Russia, and it was designed for hunting game birds in Russian terrain. However, the exact details of its early development are not fully documented, and some information may be uncertain.