English Springer Spaniel

Life span: 9 to 15 years

Availability: Easy to get

About English springer spaniel

English Springer Spaniels are smart and eager to please, not to mention enthusiastic. They are happy dogs and seem to have a good sense of humor. They usually do well with children if they are brought up with them from puppyhood and are affectionate toward their families.

The English Springer Spaniel was first recognized as a distinct breed in 1902, by the Kennel Club (England). Before that time, the English Springer and the Cocker Spaniels came from the same litters, with the smaller Cockers being used to hunt woodcock and the larger English used to “spring” larger game.

English Springer Spaniels came from England to Canada and to the United States starting in the early 1900s. In 1924, the breed became better known in this country when the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was founded. The association became the breed’s parent club three years later.

Today’s English Springer Spaniel continues to excel in field and hunting tests, obedience trials, agility trials and conformation shows. The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association promotes all of these disciplines for the breed and remains the parent club with the AKC. The most recent breed standard was updated and approved in 1994.

The English Springer Spaniel retains its unique type: moderate size, substance and balance, with a beautiful chiseled head, an endearing expression and endless devotion to its people.

Visits to Groomer-Medium

Drooling-Yes

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat- Basks in it

Tolerance to cold- Loves snow

Exercise Requirement- Lots

Under Coat- Yes

Colour- Various combination


Coat Type-Soft


Hair Length-Short


Hair Density- Dense

Springers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Springers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Hip Dysplasia

Retinal Dysplasia

Entropion

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Skin Disorders

Ear Infections

Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Temperament
English Springer Spaniels are happy, smiling dogs with a great zest for life. They are full of energy and enjoy spending time with people of all ages – even kids. Built for hunting, English Springers still enjoy working in the field, but will also have fun tracking and stalking birds in the backyard. For active families, English Springer Spaniels make excellent pets.

Training & Intelligence
English Springer Spaniels are relatively easy to train. They are smart and possess a strong desire to please, they just have a touch of doggy ADD, which can be frustrating. Keep lots of treats on hand for motivation, and be ready to hand out lots of exuberant praise. Springers do not respond well to harsh discipline they will shut you out if they start to mistrust you so it's best to positively reinforce good behavior and ignore the bad.

Breeding
Litter Size-6 to 10 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
English Springer Spaniels are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.