The Field Spaniel
This picture was taken in January 2008. It depicts 6 generation of Manunga Field Spaniel bitches. Brandy is Maxine's Mother, Maxine is Faith's Mother, Faith is Fudge's Aunt, Faith is Grace's Mother and Fudge is Harmony's Aunt.
*Manunga currently are the proud Owners and Breeders of 7 Australian Champions:
Aust Ch Manunga Secret Agent (Marcie)
Aust Ch Manunga Maxine (Maxine)
Aust Ch Manunga Double Brandy (Shandy)
Aust Ch Manunga Game Keeper (Keeper)
Aust Ch Manunga Rags to Riches (Will)
Aust Ch Manunga Graceful (Grace)
*Manunga Currently are the proud Owners of 6 Australian Champions bred by others:
Aust Ch Stephdie Maxwell Smart (Max)
Aust Ch Fieldspan Minuet (Brandy)
Aust Ch Silverbirch To The Max (Smartie)
Aust Ch Fieldspan Tempest (Seymour)
Aust Ch Ridgetor Falcon (Imp UK) (Robbie)
Aust Ch Fieldspan Shaquille (Fynn)
* and also the proud Breeders of 1 English Show Champion & 6 Australian Champions that are owned by others:
English Show Champion & Aust Ch Manunga Field ov Dreams (Velvet) owned by Ray & Janet Norbury of "Ridgetor".
Aust Ch Manunga Maxines Gift (Faith) owned by Lyn Durrington.
Aust Ch Manunga Inn Keeper (Ara) owned by Peter & Ruth Fazey of "Wintergem".
Aust Ch Manunga Black Image (Tula) owned by Peter & Ruth Fazey of "Wintergem".
Aust Ch Manunga Silver Ash (Lou Lou) owned by Colin & Anne Latimer.
Aust Ch Manunga Mayflower (Maisie) owned by Monica McCaffery and G. Davies of "Shevington".
Aust Ch Manunga Carbon Copy (Jackson) owned by Raylene Tippett.
Aust Ch Manunga Deep Tempest (Storm) owned by Ross & Trish Wilson and Matt & Steph Sticher.
"The Field Spaniel is one of the Dog Worlds best kept secrets, hidden under a noble and beautiful exterior is a loving, funny companion and a skilled, intelligent hunter. Part of this breeds lack of fame is due to the extremely low number registered in the world. Orginally breed in England as a medium sized, yet substanial, hunting spaniel, this dog would enthusiastically work all day in heavy brush or in the water. The Field Spaniel remains and excellent working spaniel that is alway impatient to wet down it's webbed feet. Now days, though, it is more often found in it's favourite place, with it's family. Whether at home or in the field, this breed needs to be useful and can also excel at jobs such as obedience, therapy, tracking and agility. The silky, glossy coat is flat or slightly wavy, with long feathering on the ears, leg, under body and under the tail. The Field Spaniel comes in black, liver, liver roan and blue roan. Weekly brushing keeps the coat shiny and tangle free, but some trimming of the hair between the foot pads and inside the ears may also be needed. The sturdy, well-balanced Field Spaniel averages 18" tall at the shoulders and weighs on average 25 kg. Although the Field Spaniel is wary of strangers and will bark an alarm, it is affectionate with it's family and a good companion for children and other animals. Early socialization and training are essential for this breed, whose personality may range from reserved and attentive to devilish and independent." (an extract from Dogs USA 2005 annual)
