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English Springer Spaniel
Medium Breed
The English Springer Spaniel is a merry breed that is very good around people and children, wanting to spend as much time with them as possible.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
Males 22-25 kg / 49-55 lbs; Females 20-23 kg / 44-50 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
51 cm / 20 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Close, straight and weather resistant
Markings
Liver and white, black and white. Tan markings can be found
Lifespan
Average 10-12 years
They are a beautiful breed with a stunning glossy coat and an intelligence, which has helped them become successful hunting dogs. This combination of intelligence, looks, and happy disposition has helped the breed to become first-rate companions for families and the individual.
Temperament
A happy loving dog which brings with it a highly intelligent and obedient nature. They thrive in social environments and, in contrast, if left on their own they may get into trouble and become destructive. They need to be trained with a firm but gentle hand so they know who the boss is. Some dogs can experience serious personality problems between at the ages of 1 and 2 where they will attack someone and not obey commands issued to them. If this occurs then you should speak to a vet as soon as possible.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The English Springer Spaniel is a loving dog with the skills that are both attuned to the show ring and the field, either in competitions or as a working dog. A beautiful looking breed, which requires active owners.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and is excellent with children
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Relatively inactive indoors
- Adapts well to most climates
- Good for novice owners
- Regular grooming is needed as well as skilled trimming and stripping
- Best with an average sized yard
- Requires sufficient physical activity and mental stimulation
- Prone to hip dysplasia