Common Diseases and Disorders
The field spaniel is a hardy breed that has few known diseases. The most common are
Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.
Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately.
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a disease that causes nerve cells at the back of the eye to degenerate. The condition usually begins in older pets and can lead to blindness.
[ART|118|Cataracts]] cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.
Ear infections are also common in this breed.
Life Span
The average life span of the field spaniel is 10 to 12 years.
We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.
