The Norfolk Spaniel or Shropshire Spaniel is an extinct breed of dog since the early 20th century. It was originally thought to have originated from the work of one of the Dukes of Norfolk, but this theory was disproven after being in doubt during the later part of the 19th century. The term was used to designate springer type spaniels that were neither Sussex nor Clumber Spaniels, and attempts were made to use it to specify a breed that would later become known as the English Springer Spaniel.
Originally found in England, particularly associated with areas like Shropshire and Norfolk.
The Norfolk Spaniel, also known as the Shropshire Spaniel, was used in the development of the modern English Springer Spaniel. Despite its name association with the Dukes of Norfolk, this breed's origins are more linked to the general category of springer spaniels. It became extinct in the early 20th century as dog breed definitions became more precise.
A drawing of Norfolk Spaniels from 1881, showing their prowess at retrieving from water
An English Springer Spaniel, from 1903
A liver and white Norfolk Spaniel
Trainability
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