FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Field Spaniel

The Field Spaniel is a working gundog at heart — built long and low to push through dense cover all day, gentle and sensitive at home, and one of the rarest spaniels you'll meet. That sporting drive plus a tendency toward sensitive skin and ears is exactly why what's in the bowl matters.

Here is how to feed a Field Spaniel on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the clean, whole-food nutrition that fuels a hunting build while supporting the coat, ears, and joints this breed depends on.

Adult weight35–50 lb
SizeMedium
EnergyModerate to High
Lifespan12–14 years
CoatSingle, medium-length, flat to slightly wavy

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What a Field Spaniel's body needs

Every Field Spaniel trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

Hard-working sporting build
Needs: High-quality animal protein
83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and the steady, all-day stamina a hunting spaniel needs — without carb fillers that spike and crash.
Long, low, weight-prone frame
Needs: Precise, measured portions
Freeze-dried raw fed by weight keeps a Field Spaniel lean, which protects that long back and the hips and knees the breed can be prone to.
Medium-length, slightly wavy coat
Needs: Omega-3 fatty acids
Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, supporting a glossy liver or black coat and easing dryness.
Long, low-set ears prone to otitis
Needs: Low-inflammation whole-food diet
Minimally processed raw skips the starchy fillers that can feed the chronic ear and skin inflammation this breed is prone to.
Joint & kneecap watch-outs
Needs: Joint support + lean weight
Real bone and organ supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, while omega-3s calm joint inflammation and staying lean takes load off hips and knees.

How much to feed a Field Spaniel

Quick answer: a healthy adult Field Spaniel (35–50 lb) needs about 5.3–7.5 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weight	Freeze-dried per day	Per meal (×2)
35 lb	5.3 oz	2.6 oz
39 lb	5.9 oz	2.9 oz
43 lbtypical Field Spaniel	6.5 oz	3.2 oz
47 lb	7.1 oz	3.5 oz
50 lb	7.5 oz	3.8 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active pets need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Field Spaniel

For a Field Spaniel we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition. Minimally processed, whole-food nutrition suits a breed prone to skin and ear sensitivity.

Lean Chicken and Wild-Caught Cod are easy on sensitive dogs, while omega-rich Salmon directly feeds the skin and that medium-length, slightly wavy coat. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Field Spaniel by life stage

Puppy: Field Spaniel puppies grow into a medium, athletic frame. Feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 meals, keeping growth steady rather than rushed to protect developing joints and kneecaps.
Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to body condition — more in heavy field-work seasons, less when activity drops.
Senior: Activity tapers but appetite often holds. Trim portions, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint- and skin-supporting nutrition for the breed's long 12–14 year life.

Common Field Spaniel concerns — and the diet connection

Recurring ear infections (otitis externa)Long, low-set ears trap moisture and set the stage for inflammation; a whole-food, omega-rich, low-filler diet supports the skin barrier and helps dial down the inflammation behind chronic ear trouble.
Hip dysplasia & patellar luxationPartly genetic, but lean weight plus natural joint nutrients — glucosamine from bone and cartilage, plus omega-3 — help support comfortable, mobile joints in an active sporting dog.
HypothyroidismA diet-managed thyroid still benefits from clean, nutrient-dense whole food and a lean body condition; measured raw feeding makes it easier to manage weight when metabolism slows.
Skin & coat sensitivityThis breed's coat and skin respond well to whole-food omega-3s and minimal processing, which support a strong skin barrier and a healthy, glossy coat.
Lean muscle & field staminaA working spaniel runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Field Spaniel: what to know

Field Spaniels are level-headed and not as food-frantic as some sporting dogs, but their long, low frame can carry extra weight quietly. Feed to body condition: you should feel the ribs easily and see a waist from above, with no roll along that long back.

Because the breed is athletic but sensitive, weigh portions rather than eyeballing them and adjust every few weeks — dial up in heavy field-work seasons and trim back when a Field Spaniel slows down or spends more time indoors.

Field Spaniel feeding questions

How much should I feed my Field Spaniel?

A healthy adult Field Spaniel (35–50 lb) needs roughly 5–8 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

What is the best food for a Field Spaniel with sensitive skin or ears?

A minimally processed, omega-rich freeze-dried raw diet supports the skin barrier and skips the starchy fillers that can feed chronic ear and skin inflammation. Omega-forward Salmon or lean single proteins like Chicken and Cod are good starting points.

How do I switch my Field Spaniel to raw?

Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. The breed tends to take to raw well — it is rich, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline along that long back.

Does a Field Spaniel need joint support?

Many benefit from it given the breed's hip and kneecap watch-outs. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your Field Spaniel lean is the most effective joint protection there is.

How active is a Field Spaniel, and how does that affect feeding?

Field Spaniels are athletic gundogs that need regular exercise. Feed to their workload — increase portions during heavy activity or field seasons and trim back during quieter stretches, always checking body condition rather than the bag.

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