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The Springer!

11/7/2013

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The English Springer Spaniel is a medium sized compact dog who was the original founder of all English hunting spaniels. They were considered the ideal companion for the European hunter during the Renaissance and became very popular throughout American from the 1700’s. The Sussex, Welsh, Field, Irish Water and Cocker Spaniels were all developed out of the Springer Spaniel. At one stage the Cocker and Springer Spaniel were considered the same breed as they were born in the same litter. The smaller of the dogs were Cocker Spaniels and used for hunting woodcock. The large were Springer Spaniels and used to spring on game – hence their name. It wasn’t until 1910 that the English Springer Spaniel was recognized as its own breed.
Their extreme drive and talent for tracking, retrieving, watchdog, agility and obedience was what made them the ideal mate for hunting.

They have a very gentle nature, are very sociable and are great with kids so are ideal for a family. They are quick learners so very easy to train but their rules need to be made clear and they thrive best with an owner who can give them consistent structure. If it isn’t made clear who is in charge they can be argumentative. They require a lot of mental and physical stimulation so daily walks are a must. Plenty of games are required to keep their mind busy and a lot of socialization with people and other pets will help with that, keep in mind as they are natural fowl hunters they shouldn’t be trusted with birds. It’s always best to remember what this dogs roots are, they love to retrieve and love to swim!

There are two types of Springer Spaniels, field lines and show lines. Field spaniels are bred for hunting and trial work, show spaniels are bred to show off their appearance and have more liver or black in their coat, their coats are also longer and fuller. Both types of Springer Spaniels are very intelligent, energetic though field lines have a higher energy level and drive. The coat of a field Springer is quite easy to maintain and regular brushing will help to keep it healthy. Show Springer’s require more attention, their coat needs daily brushing to avoid matting. Mats occur once the long coat is wet and if not attended to immediately will tighten and become more painful as they get wetter. Due to the fact this breed loved water this is a regular job. They are prone to ear infections so their ears need to be checked regularly and it’s best to shave the underside of the ears. Bathing should only be done when necessary and they are an average shedder.
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