Tell me about field spaniels!

Hi all! I am doing lots of breed research and hope to bring home a puppy this/ next year. Most of the information I've been able to find about field spaniels is mostly reiterating breed standards. So if you have one, tell me about your fieldie! What would you want a prospective owner to know? What makes them awesome? What negatives should I know about before making a commitment?

I'd be a first time dog owner and I'm looking for my new best friend.

Thanks in advance!