Sussex spaniel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sussex spaniel
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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With floppy ears and a slow roll, the golden-red Sussex spaniel didn’t make our early list of potential champions in 2009.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2021
King beat an intriguing group of contenders: Burns, a longhaired dachshund; Bono, a Havanese; Baby Lars, a bouviers des Flandres; Wilma, a boxer; and Bean, a Sussex spaniel.
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2019
The Sussex spaniel is the rarest of all the spaniels and for years it was close to extinction.
From BBC • May 19, 2018
Guided by expert handler Bill McFadden, Flynn beat out Ty the giant schnauzer, Biggie the pug, Bean the Sussex spaniel, Lucy the borzoi, Slick the border collie and Winston the Norfolk terrier.
From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2018
The lithe Sussex spaniel crept farther on her lap and her hand caressed his polished coat.
From The Fortunate Youth by Locke, William John
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