English Springer Spaniel Dog Breed Information:
The English Springer Spaniel dog breed was developed as a gun dog to flush, or spring, game in the field, but they’re also popular companions. Athletic and versatile, they’ve been known to participate in agility, hunt tests, tracking, obedience trials and more, and they’re great pals to have along when you go hiking or camping. You’d have a hard time finding a more affectionate furry family member, but this pup definitely needs room to run. Apartment dwellers beware.
English Springer Spaniel Dog Group: Sporting Dogs.
English Springer Spaniel Height: 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the shoulder.
English Springer Spaniel Weight: 45 to 55 pounds.
English Springer Spaniel Life Span: 9 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
English Springer Spaniels don't like to be left alone and may become nuisance barkers if they're bored or lonely. English Springer Spaniels were developed to have great stamina and energy. Be sure that you can provide your dog with adequate exercise or he may become nervous and destructive. In recent years, there have been reports of English Springer Spaniels who are aggressive or overly submissive. Be sure to get your Springer from a breeder who tests his or her breeding dogs for health and temperament.
English Springer Spaniel History:
Spaniel-type dogs are thought to have originated in Spain, hence their name many centuries ago and were probably taken to other parts of the world by the Romans or via trading ships. Spaniels were mentioned in Welsh law as early as 300 A.D. That's more than 1,700 years ago.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries in England, dogs of the same litter were classified by their hunting use rather than their breed. Smaller dogs in the litter would be used to hunt woodcock, and therefore were called Cockers. Larger pups in the same litter would be used to flush game and were called Springers.
English Springer Spaniel Size:
English Springer Spaniels weigh between 45 and 55 pounds and stand 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder. Field-bred Springers are generally a bit lighter than those bred for the show ring.
English Springer Spaniel Personality:
The typical Springer is friendly, eager to please, quick to learn, and willing to obey. He should never be aggressive or timid. In recent years there have been reports of aggression or excessive timidity in the breed, as well as excessive separation anxiety. Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them.
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English Springer Spaniel Health:
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.
Hip Dysplasia.
Retinal Dysplasia.
Entropion.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Skin Disorders.
Ear Infections.
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency.
English Springer Spaniel Care:
English Springer Spaniels are loving, devoted dogs who can live comfortably in most homes as long as they get plenty of daily exercise. One or two daily mile-long walks will also help him work off all that Springer energy. Springers also like to swim, and if you have a pool or access to a lake, it's a great way for them to get exercise.
English Springer Spaniel Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Puppies may eat as much as 4 cups a day.
English Springer Spaniel Coat Color And Grooming:
English Springer Spaniels come in several color combinations. Perhaps best known are the Springers with black or liver (deep reddish-brown) with white markings or primarily white with black or liver markings.
Some are blue or liver roan. Blue is a dilution of the black coat, and roan describes a fine mixture of colored hairs with white hairs.
Brush your Springer at least three times a week to keep him looking his best and to avoid mats, or tangles. Springers shed moderately all year long, and regular brushing will also help keep loose hair off your clothes and furniture.
Brush your Springer's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it.
Trim nails regularly if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long.
English Springer Spaniel with Children And Other Pets:
Springers usually do well with children if they are brought up with them from puppyhood. Older Springers who are unfamiliar with children may do best in a home with children who are mature enough to interact with them appropriately. Springers are also generally good with other pets in the household, even small ones, but they might see pet birds as prey since those are what they are bred to hunt.