The English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is the first of all the English hunting spaniels. During the Renaissance, it was considered as the ideal companion for the European hunter, but it's only in the 1700's that the breed began to be popular in America.
This breed hunts on land and water and makes a fine retriever. It can also be used for tracking, watchdogging and agility
Breed Group
Sporting
Size
Male: 19-21 inches
Female: 18-20 inches
Weight
Male: 45-55 lbs
Female: 40-50 lbs
Color(s)
The English Springer can come in different combinations of colors. It can be black or liver with white markings or white with black or liver markings, blue, liver roan or tricolored. The tricolored dog has a black and white or liver and white coat with tan markings.
Coat
The English Springer is double coated. The outer coat is of medium length, flat or wavy on the body. On the head, on the front of the legs and below the hocks joints, hair is short and fine. On the ears, the legs, the chest and the abdomen, the English Springer is moderately fringed. The undercoat is short, soft, dense, waterproof and weatherproof.
Life Expectancy
12-14 years
Personality
The English Springer is very intelligent dog that tends to be willing and very obedient. Calm and gentle, this breed is excellent for children. This dog loves everyone with its affectionate, friendly and sociable temperament. Springers need to be with people as much as they can. If not, they can become trouble makers. This is a very playful breed that demands a lot of exercise. This loyal dog is very brave and cheerful.
Care
The English Springer is prone to hip dysplasia, PRA (eye disorder), PFK (blood disorder), epilepsy and HD. As this breed tends to gain weight easily, it must never be overfed.
The coat of the Springer is very easy to take care of. All it needs is a regular brushing with an extra care for long-haired Springers. The ears must be regularly checked to prevent ear infections.
Training
Springers need a firm handler that will know how to show that he is the boss, but the training must also be done softly.
Activity
Springers are very active dogs and will take as much exercise as you can give it. This breed needs a lot of chances to spend its energy by running, playing, swimming or retrieving.