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Description: The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog with a neat, compact body and a docked tail. They are one of the largest of the spaniels. The English Springer Spaniel coat is moderately long and glossy with feathering on their legs, ears, chest and brisket. Handsome and robust, the English Springer Spaniel excels in the field by flushing out game. The English Springer Spaniel makes an excellent family companion as well as a good working dog. The English Springer Spaniel must have human companionship and the freedom to exercise regularly.

Height: 19 - 20 inches
Weight: 49 - 53 lbs.

Colors: Liver and white, black and white, tan markings
Coat: Close, straight and weather resistant; never coarse

Temperament: The English Springer Spaniel is willing, active, faithful, intelligent
With Children: Yes, with proper socialization.
With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: The English Springer Spaniel is a field sports dog and family pet

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Regular grooming of the English Springer Spaniel coat with a stiff bristle brush. Bathe only when necessary. Occasional trimming of ears and pads of the feet. It is recommended the English Springer Spaniel receives professional grooming once or twice a year. The English Springer Spaniel needs long daily walks and the opportunity to run and play off leash.
Training: The English Springer Spaniel may be headstrong, but is intelligent, learns easily and has a desire to learn.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Indoors - Medium - High, Outdoors - High
Living Environment: The English Springer Spaniel enjoys living in the house with a fenced in backyard. The English Springer Spaniel does not do well in small apartment or with people who live a sedentary life.

Health Issues: Usually sound and healthy. May have eye abnormalities or ear infections.

Life Span: 10 - 15 Years
Litter Size: 7

Country of Origin: England
History: The English Springer Spaniel is one of the oldest spaniels, the English Springer Spaniel was originally known as the Norfolk Spaniel. The English Springer Spaniel gained the title of "springer" because of their usefulness in "springing" game for the gun.

First Registered by the AKC: 1910
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC(GB), UKC

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