United Kingdom

The History of the Sussex Spaniel can be found on the Breed History Page.
In the UK the breed is classified by the Kennel club as a Vulnerable Native Breed. Last year’s registrations were 60 Sussex Spaniels only. The Parent Club for the Breed is the Sussex Spaniel Association of about 200 members. 

SSSI and SSA Members

Chris and Viv Wakefield are well known in the Breed in the UK. They began showing Sussex in 1977, Their first Sussex to be made up was Sh Ch Shipden Fleche bred by the Muirhead’s. They then went on to produce 8 UK title holders under their kennel name Norriss. They have also made up several European Champions. Their most famous dog is Multi-Champion Zaphod of Tonispada (co-owned with John Fordham). He was BOB at the Winner Show in Amsterdam 2008. They live in the North of England in Yorkshire and are widely travelled in the dog showing world.
Chris and Vivienne helped to found the new Sussex Spaniel Society.
Telephone (44) 07932 84866.

Sheila & John Appleby have owned Sussex Spaniels since 1992. They first concentrated on working their dogs in the Shooting field and have also bred several litters over the years. They’ve had modest success in the Show ring. They presently have 4 Sussex Spaniels, including Quarr Spinning Jenny almost 13 years. Her sire was a Norriss dog and she has been the best working dog they’ve owned. Sheila and John are Kennel Club Accredited Breeders and Sheila is also the UK SSA Secretary.

email quarrspaniels@googlemail.com
Website: www.quarrsussexspaniels.co.uk 

UK Club:
Sussex Spaniel Association – Secretary Sheila Appleby
www.sussexspaniels.org.uk 

Sussex Spaniel Breed Standard
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/117
 

John & Sheila in Lymington

Arran in Scotland

Chris & Cobber at Zandvoort