"Land spaniels" refers to a type of dog breed that is known for its hunting skills on land. They are often used to search for and retrieve game birds. Full definition
The Cocker Spaniel American was bred to be a gun dog and was a type of land spaniel in the 19th century. (dogspot.in)
In the mid-1800s, French sportsmen crossed their small land spaniels with English setters in attempts to produce a dog better suited for their needs. (modernpuppies.com)
The first reference to springers referred to land spaniels in the late 1500s. (modernpuppies.com)