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Russian Spaniel

The Russian Spaniel is a breed from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, standing 15–18 in at the withers, weighing 20–35 lb. Recorded lifespan is ~14 yrs.

A photograph of the Russian Spaniel
Origin
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Height
15–18 in
Weight
20–35 lb
Lifespan
~14 yrs

Among the 500 breeds here with recorded measurements, the Russian Spaniel is taller than 24% of the measured breeds, heavier than 22%.

Breeds that look like the Russian Spaniel

A neural network trained to tell breeds apart by sight read all 510 photographs in this reference, and these are the 6 it placed closest to the Russian Spaniel.

Side by side

Height 0–38 in

  1. Russian Spaniel
    15–18 in
  2. French Spaniel
    22–25 in
  3. Stabyhoun
    19–21 in
  4. Drentsche Patrijshond
    23–25 in
  5. Mucuchies
    22–28 in
  6. Halden Hound
    17–21 in
  7. Karakachanno recorded figure

Weight 0–220 lb

  1. Russian Spaniel
    20–35 lb
  2. French Spaniel
    44–55 lb
  3. Stabyhoun
    40–55 lb
  4. Drentsche Patrijshond
    48–73 lb
  5. Mucuchies
    66–110 lb
  6. Halden Hound
    40–55 lb
  7. Karakachanno recorded figure

Lifespan 0–20 yrs

  1. Russian Spaniel
    ~14 yrs
  2. French Spaniel
    10–12 yrs
  3. Stabyhoun
    13–15 yrs
  4. Drentsche Patrijshond
    12–14 yrs
  5. Mucuchies
    10–12 yrs
  6. Halden Hound
    ~12 yrs
  7. Karakachanno recorded figure

Nothing here was grouped by hand. The ranking is an opinion about appearance, not about ancestry, which is why it sometimes puts together breeds no kennel club would — and why it is worth looking at the photographs rather than taking the order on trust.

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