English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel is equivalently good as a hunting dog and a pet dog. This compact, long-eared hunter is known for its docked tail and sociable nature. It belongs to the category of sporty dogs and thus, demands good amount of exercising on regular basis.

About English Springer Spaniel

These dogs became popular as hunting dogs in early years of 17th century. Considered as the originator of present day spaniels, these dogs belong to Great Britain. The popularity of breed was enhanced in United States in 1700’s. Bench bred and Field bred English Springer Spaniels are two popular varieties of these dogs. These dogs love to remain in water for long time and could be seen with hunted birds in their jaws more than occasionally.

Physical Appearance

Talking about the physical attributes of these dogs, here are most prominent points:

• Height: Male grows up to 21, while female up to 20 inches.
• Weight: Male possesses 50 lbs and female carries 40 lbs of weight.
• Color: These dogs are available in black and white and liver and white combinations. Also, either of these combinations may possess tan.
• These dogs have strong and long jaws, flat cheeks and a sturdy body built. The flat coat is medium in length and is present in areas like chest, briskets, legs and ears.

English Springer Spaniel As A Pet

These dogs possess politeness towards others and are social towards animals. These intelligent English Springer Spaniel dogs are peace-loving and are always enthusiastic to please their owners. Hip dysplasia and eyelid abnormalities, along with retinal atrophy and hemophilia are some of the common diseases exhibited by these dogs at different stages of life. But, proper care and medical conditions make these dogs eligible as pets.

Character Of English Springer Spaniel

These dogs display acceptable behavior in fields as well as indoors. These are active dogs, with kind expressions in their eyes. Known for their sturdiness, these dogs are powerful and fast runners. You may witness them, wagging their tails and jumping in joy to make themselves comfortable in your family atmosphere.

Specific Traits Of English Springer Spaniel

• These dogs shed a lot, so are capable of leaving their hair in different corners of your house.
• Excited urination is a general feature of these dogs.
• They may bear anxiety and bark excessively, when left unaccompanied for long period of time.

English Springer Spaniel is the breed of lovable pet dogs, which definitely require high amount of exercising. If you are capable of taking very good care of their requirements, these dogs can accompany you for as many as 14 years.