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Spaniel

One of a breed of small dogs having long and thick hair and large drooping ears. The legs are usually strongly feathered, and the tail bushy. See Illust. under Clumber, and Cocker.

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Clumber 76% connected

A kind of field spaniel, with short legs and stout body, which, unlike other spaniels, hunts silently.

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Cocker 76% connected

To treat with too great tenderness; to fondle; to indulge; to pamper.

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Springer 76% connected

One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who rouses game.

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Water spaniel 76% connected

A curly-haired breed of spaniels, naturally very fond of the water.

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