How Much Does a Field Spaniel Cost? (2026 Guide)

Owning a Field Spaniel involves a cost profile shaped by three realities: moderate size, a coat that requires consistent but not extreme maintenance, and a set of known health vulnerabilities that make proactive veterinary investment worthwhile from the start.

Purchasing a Field Spaniel from a health-tested, FSSA-affiliated breeder typically costs between $1,500 and $2,500. Because the breed is rare and responsible breeders produce small litters infrequently, waitlists of six months to a year are common. Be skeptical of Field Spaniels listed significantly below this range without clear documentation of health testing — the economics of ethical breeding in a rare breed don't support deep discounts.

Monthly food costs for a 35 to 50-pound Field Spaniel on a quality dry kibble or mixed diet generally run $50 to $90 per month depending on the brand and feeding philosophy. The breed has no unusual dietary requirements, but active dogs used for hunting or dog sports will need caloric adjustments during peak activity periods. Treats and food used as training rewards — which this breed responds to strongly — add a modest but real line item.

Grooming is a regular requirement. The Field Spaniel's medium-long, flat to wavy single-layer coat needs brushing two to three times per week to prevent mats, particularly in the feathering on the ears, legs, and belly. Professional grooming sessions — which for a Field Spaniel typically involve a bath, blow-dry, ear cleaning, nail trim, and scissor work on the feathering — run approximately $65 to $100 per session at most professional groomers, with frequency depending on how much coat the individual dog carries. Many Field Spaniel owners learn to do maintenance brushing and basic trimming at home, reducing professional sessions to three or four times per year.

Veterinary costs carry meaningful weight in the breed's ownership budget. Routine annual wellness visits average $250 to $400. However, given the breed's documented susceptibility to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, hypothyroidism, and recurrent ear infections, owners should budget for periodic specialist consultations and diagnostics. A thyroid panel runs approximately $80 to $150. CAER eye exams by a boarded ophthalmologist typically cost $40 to $75 through a specialty clinic or breed health event. Hip radiographs for OFA evaluation, if pursued for a dog being considered for breeding, cost $200 to $400 including anesthesia. Ear infections requiring veterinary treatment typically cost $75 to $200 per episode depending on severity.

Pet insurance is strongly advisable for this breed given its health profile. Monthly premiums for a Field Spaniel typically range from $40 to $75 depending on the insurer, the dog's age, deductible chosen, and reimbursement level selected. Insurers that use breed-specific risk modeling may price Field Spaniel policies toward the middle of that range given the documented heritable conditions. Enrolling before any conditions are diagnosed — ideally at puppyhood — ensures the broadest possible coverage.