| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Large |
| Category | Dog |
| Original Purpose | Gun dog, flushing and retrieving game in heavy cover |
| Weight Range | 25–38.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 43–51 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–12 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 18 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |
| Exercise Needs | 30-45 min/day, moderate walking and retrieving games |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Brushing 2-3 times weekly, bathing every 6-8 weeks, regular ear cleaning |
| Annual Exam Focus | Ophthalmic exam (entropion/ectropion), orthopedic evaluation (hips/spine), ear cytology, dental check, weight assessment |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) | adult | medium | Yes | N/A |
| Entropion/Ectropion | puppy | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Ear Infections | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 (PDP1) Deficiency | puppy | low | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | High |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 4/9 |
| Daily Activity | 45 minutes |
| Litter Size | 4–8 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | High |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Dysplasia, Eye Examination, PDP1 DNA Test, EIC DNA Test |
| Neonatal Weight | 350–500 g |
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| Anxiety Proneness | Low |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Prolonged isolation, sudden loud noises, changes in routine |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | Moderate |
| Calming Interventions | Routine maintenance, puzzle toys, gentle massage, quiet resting areas, positive reinforcement training |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Moderate |
| Locomotion | Rolling gait, slow trot, deliberate pacing, low-to-ground movement |
|---|---|
| Social | Gentle greeting, leaning, soft mouth retrieving, calm observation |
| Comfort | Resting in cool areas, self-grooming, stretching long body, leaning against owners |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip smacking, excessive drooling, turning away, slow movement, hiding |
| Breed-Specific | Slow methodical hunting pace, carrying objects in mouth, heavy panting, snoring |
| Types | Alert bark, whine, grunt, snore |
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| Frequency Range | 200-800 Hz |
| Tendency | Low |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Low-set body posture, pendulous flews movement, ear position changes, tail carriage, slow methodical gait |
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| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Alert barking at unusual stimuli, soft whining when seeking attention, grunting during relaxation |
| Interspecies Communication | Gentle and calm demeanor facilitates positive interactions, slow movements are non-threatening to other species |