Basic Things You Should Know About The English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel (also known as just the "Springer Spaniel") is a sporting breed of dog. They feature long ears and a brown or black and white coat. The breed first appeared in the mid-1800s. They were originally bred for flushing birds into the air when hunting. These days they are popular as a hunting dog, for drug detection or a companion dog. They can be recognized by their unique hunting ability and high intelligence. They are thought to originate from England and are a descendant of the Norfolk Spaniel and Shropshire Spaniel.

They are classified as a medium sized dog. The recommended male size is 20 inches high with a weight of 50 pounds, while the female size is 19 inches high with a weight of 40 pounds. Their temperament is well-known to be cheerful, playful and devoted. They are typically friendly with strangers, and this makes them unsuitable as a guard dog. The breed is known to be extremely intelligent, and ranks 13th compared to all other breeds when learning new obedience instructions.

They are good with children, which can make them suitable as a family pet. They don't get along well with other animals such as dogs of the same gender and birds. Grooming them is a fairly simple task. They need moderate brushing every few days, and full grooming every 4 to 6 weeks. They enjoy having a good yard to run around in, but can be suitable for apartment life.

Like most medium sized breeds, they are primarily longer-lived with a life expectancy of 12-14 years. Their most severe health concern is hip dysplasia, and they are also susceptible to PRA, epilepsy and easy weight gain. They enjoy hobbies like hunting, swimming, learning tricks, obedience training, agility or fetch. They have a medium to high level of energy, which means they need long walks each day to prevent destructive behavior.

If you own the English Springer Spaniel you need to be prepared to meet their high demands for mental and physical stimulation. They are less suitable for less active owners, but highly suitable for hunters or active owners and families. One of the best things about this breed is that it has a high level of intelligence and a cheerful temperament that makes it easy to teach almost anything.

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