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Springer Spaniel information
The English Springer Spaniel
is a medium-sized, compact dog. The head is in proportion with
the body. The broad skull is medium in length and flat on the
top. The length of the head is about the same as the length of
the neck. The muzzle is about the same length as the skull, with
a moderate stop. The nose is either liver or black, depending on
the dog's coat color. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The
medium sized, oval shaped eyes are either dark hazel in liver
and white dogs or dark brown in the black and white dogs. The
long, wide, pendant ears hang close to the cheeks and reach the
nose when pulled forward. The chest is deep. The back is level
with the length about the same as the height of the dog from the
ground to the withers. The front legs are straight, and the feet
are compact. The tail is usually docked. Note: docking tails is
illegal in most parts of Europe. The coat is medium in length
with feathering over the legs, ears, cheeks and brisket. Coat
color comes in liver and white, and black and white,
predominantly white with black or liver markings, blue or liver
roan, a tricolor pattern of black and white or liver and white
with tan markings, usually found on eyebrows, cheeks, inside of
the ears and under the tail. The white areas of the coat may
have ticking.
Temperament
English Springers are
even-tempered, gentle, friendly, and sociable dogs that make
great child companions. Intelligent, skillful, willing and
obedient, and a quick learner. Brave, playful, energetic,
pleasant and cheerful, their tails are seemingly always in
motion. They are affectionate, good natured and sincere, this
dog loves everyone. Springers do best when they are with people
who can provide them with some kind of consistent structure
where the rules are made clear. Negative issues can arise with
meek owners and or owners who do not provide daily mental and
physical exercise. This can cause frustration in the dog and
they may become destructive and start to bark a lot if left
alone. If a Springer does not see the owners as strong authority
figures they will begin to believe it is their job to take over
the leadership role. If you allow this to happen the dog can
become a biter in an attempt to keep the humans in line.
Adolescent Springers need a lot of authoritative guidance. They
are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if
they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner,
however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline.
Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority.
At this age they can be extra high-energy testing and
challenging the leadership position. There are two types, field
lines and show lines (bench). Field types are bred for hunting
and field trial work. The bench type are bred for conformation
shows and have more liver or black on their coat, and the coats
are longer and fuller. The feild types have more white on their
coat than the show type and much less hair. Both types are
intelligent and energetic and need daily exercise, but field
lines have a higher energy level and need even more exercise.
The dominancy level in this breed varies even within the same
litter. If you are not the type of person who can display a
natural air of calm, but firm authority, then be sure to choose
a pup who is more submissive. The temperament of both show and
field lines vary widely, depending upon how the owners treat the
dog and how much and what type of exercise they provide. They
love water and may constantly get themselves wet and muddy.
Usually they are good with other pets but since they are natural
fowl hunters they should not be trusted with birds. Sometimes
argumentative with other dogs if owners do not communicate
clearly who is in charge.
Size
Height: Dogs 19-21 inches
(48-56cm.) Bitches 18-20 inches (46-51cm.)
Weight: Dogs 45-55
pounds (20-25kg.) Bitches 40-50 pounds (18-23kg.)
Needs
Springers enjoy as much
exercise as you can give it. They need lots of it to be happy.
They should have chances to take daily long walks or jogs where
the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human, never in
front, as in a dog's mind, the leader leads the way. They will
also benefit from a run and play off the leash. They love to
retrieve and swim. These dogs perform very well in both agility
skills trials and obedience competitions.
They will do okay in an apartment if
sufficiently exercised. English Springer Spaniels adapt well to
town or city life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will
do best with at least an average-sized yard.
Grooming
The coat of the field-type
Springer is fairly easy to maintain and regular brushing with a
stiff bristle brush will keep it looking good; while the
show-type Springers' coat needs more attention. Both need baths
and dry shampoo only when necessary, but check the ears
regularly for signs of infection. Springers with longer coats
will mat if not brushed often and particular attention needs to
be given to the ears and the feet. If the hair is not kept
shaved on the under side of the ears, it can lead to chronic ear
infections. The hair on the feet needs to be trimmed to prevent
burrs and foxtails from being imbedded. The longer coats will
pick up burrs and branches and need to be combed out after
outside exercise or it will mat badly. The show type Springer
does not have as much coat as the American Cocker Spaniel, but
it needs regular attention. This breed is a constant average
shedder.
Springer Spaniel Origins
The English Springer Spaniel
is the founder of all the English hunting spaniels. During the
Renaissance, it was considered the ideal companion for the
European hunter. Its popularity in America began in 1700. The
Clumber, the Sussex, the Welsh Springer, the Field, the Irish
Water, and the Cocker Spaniel all developed out of the English
Springer Spaniel. Once considered the same breed as the Cocker
Spaniel the dogs were born in the same litter. The smaller dogs
were the Cockers and were used to hunt woodcock. The larger dogs
in the litter, the English Springers, were used to flush out and
spring on the game, hence where the dog gets it's name. Both
size dogs were and still are good at hunting on land and water
and good at work in brush, also making a fine retriever. It was
not until 1902 that the Kennel Club of England recognized the
English Setter as a separate breed than the Cocker Spaniel. The
English Springer Spaniel was recognized by the AKC in 1910. The
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed in
1924 and field trials were held for the first time. Their
talents include hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog,
agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
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