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Spaniels date back to the 1500's, when these sporting dogs first started showing up in historical documents as coming from Spain to Europe.
In the 1800's, these dogs were seperated into two groups, "cocking" spaniels, weighing under 25 pounds were chiefly used for hunting woodcocks, and spaniels weighing around 40 pounds became known as "Springers" and "Field", and were used to "spring" game for a hunting net.
Spaniels date back to the 1500's, when these sporting dogs first started showing up in historical documents as coming from Spain to Europe.
In the 1800's, these dogs were seperated into two groups, "cocking" spaniels, weighing under 25 pounds were chiefly used for hunting woodcocks, and spaniels weighing around 40 pounds became known as "Springers" and "Field", and were used to "spring" game for a hunting net.
About the English Springer Spaniel:
A medium sized dog with medium to long, wavy hair, the Spinger Spaniel weighs around 45 to 55 pounds and stands approximately 19 - 21 inches high at the withers. A very photogenic dog, an English Springer Spaniel does require weekly grooming, and its luxurious coats can seem to pick up the oddest things.
The tail is typically docked on Springer Spaniels, and there are four accepted colors : black and white, liver and white, blue or roan. Black and white and liver and liver and white may or may not have tan markings.
A medium sized dog with medium to long, wavy hair, the Spinger Spaniel weighs around 45 to 55 pounds and stands approximately 19 - 21 inches high at the withers. A very photogenic dog, an English Springer Spaniel does require weekly grooming, and its luxurious coats can seem to pick up the oddest things.
The tail is typically docked on Springer Spaniels, and there are four accepted colors : black and white, liver and white, blue or roan. Black and white and liver and liver and white may or may not have tan markings.
The English Springer Spaniel is an affectionate and easy-going family dog, and it's alertness and attentiveness make it the ideal hunting companion. An intelligent dog, and eager to please, a Springer is easily incorporated into a family setting. It's long-legged build puts it in the front of the spaniels for speed.
Official Breed Standards:
American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
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American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
(Enter the name of the breed in the Search box at the left.)
Favourite English Springer Spaniel Links:
English Springer Spaniel Gallery
Missy's English Springer Spaniel Page
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency
National Gundog Association
English Springer Spaniel Clubs
English Springer Spaniel Rescue
English Springer Spaniel Gallery
Missy's English Springer Spaniel Page
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency
National Gundog Association
English Springer Spaniel Clubs
English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Recommended Reading About English Springers:
Guide to Owning an English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniels (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Hup!: Training Flushing Spaniels the American Way
The Working Springer Spaniel
The New Complete English Springer Spaniel
Gun-Dog Training: Spaniels and Retrievers
Guide to Owning an English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniels (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Hup!: Training Flushing Spaniels the American Way
The Working Springer Spaniel
The New Complete English Springer Spaniel
Gun-Dog Training: Spaniels and Retrievers