Explore a comprehensive listing of spaniel breeds across the world, ranked by popularity and grouped by type.
| Rank | Breed | AKC Popularity Rank | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | #13 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Affectionate companion, popular in families. |
| 2 | English Springer Spaniel | #26 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Versatile hunting and family dog. |
| 3 | American Cocker Spaniel | #29 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Known for cheerful disposition and coat. |
| 4 | English Cocker Spaniel | #36 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Energetic and affectionate. |
| 5 | Papillon | #45 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Alert, intelligent with butterfly ears. |
| 6 | Boykin Spaniel | #65 | AKC, UKC | Friendly, water retriever. |
| 7 | Field Spaniel | #136 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Balanced and versatile. |
| 8 | Clumber Spaniel | #148 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Dignified, mellow, largest flushing spaniel. |
| 9 | Welsh Springer Spaniel | #132 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Loyal and red-and-white coated. |
| 10 | Sussex Spaniel | #174 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Calm, golden liver coat. |
| 11 | American Water Spaniel | #146 | AKC, UKC | Versatile waterfowl hunter. |
| 12 | Irish Water Spaniel | #177 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Curly, water-repellent coat. |
| 13 | English Toy Spaniel | #145 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Gentle, royal history. |
| 14 | Tibetan Spaniel | #121 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Monastic companion, not a true spaniel. |
| 15 | Nederlandse Kooikerhondje | #168 | AKC, UKC, FCI | Cheerful duck decoy dog. |
| Breed | Country of Origin | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Spaniel | France | FCI | Calm and sociable hunting dog. |
| Blue Picardy Spaniel | France | FCI | Distinctive bluish-gray coat. |
| Picardy Spaniel | France | FCI | Endurance and friendly nature. |
| German Spaniel | Germany | FCI | Robust, energetic hunter. |
| Russian Spaniel | Russia | National Clubs | Compact hunter in rough terrain. |
| Stabyhoun | Netherlands | FCI | Rare and obedient companion hunter. |
| Breed | Country of Origin | Extinction Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Water Spaniel | United Kingdom | Early 20th century | Influenced several modern spaniels. |
| Norfolk Spaniel | United Kingdom | Early 20th century | Merged into English Springer Spaniel. |
| Alpine Spaniel | Switzerland | 1830s | Large spaniel used for alpine rescue. |
| Toy Trawler Spaniel | United Kingdom | 1920s | Miniature precursor to toy breeds. |
| Tweed Water Spaniel | United Kingdom | 19th century | Contributed to Golden Retriever line. |
| Manilla Spaniel | Philippines | Early 20th century | Obscure spaniel with few records. |
| Breed | Notes |
|---|---|
| Brittany | Pointing breed, not a flushing spaniel. |
| Tibetan Spaniel | Companion breed, no hunting role. |
| Japanese Chin | Formerly "Japanese Spaniel", toy companion. |