English Springer Spaniel Dog

We elaborate the english springer spaniel puppy breeds with english springer spaniel puppy temperament, training, appearance, weight, life spam and much more information about this breed.

Other names : Springer

English Springer Spaniel Puppy Appearance

The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized hunting dog with a compact body, long ears, and a cropped tail. Its strong legs allow it to move quickly over rough terrain without difficulty.

English Springer Spaniel Weight

51 to 55 pounds.

English Springer Spaniel Size/Height

Average life span

9 – 15 years.

English Springer Spaniel Puppy Temperament

Springer Spaniel are energetic, friendly, very affectionate, loyal, well-behaved, and require daily care and attention from their owners. They love to be a part of activities and family life. They do not feel good in kennels or places outside the house as well as being left alone indoors for long periods of time. They are excellent with children and other animals making them excellent pets. They are very popular dogs and adapt well to any environment.

Training

It’s pretty easy as they are eager to please, fast learners, and obedient. Training should be positive and consistent. As with all dogs it should be socialized with people and animals from an early age.

Cleanliness

Its medium length coat needs to be brushed and combed at least 3 times a week to remain tangle free. The hair on your chest, legs and ears will need to be combed after walks in the countryside as it picks up all kinds of debris. The ears also pick up food when feeding, so they should be gently brushed. The ears should be checked and cleaned regularly. It is advisable to take it to a grooming professional 2 or 3 times a year.

Exercise

Springers are active dogs that require long daily walks to satisfy their energy levels. They must have the opportunity to run without a leash. They love to swim and care must be taken to ensure their safety. They like to run and recover. Owners should have the time for long walks and play sessions to keep them happy and healthy.

Health

Very prone to ear infections. The ears should be cleaned regularly because being so close to the ground, they can become a host for the ticks or seeds that often cause deafness. The thick fur that lines the body should be combed frequently to avoid matting and to keep it free of seed pods, branches and other debris.

Hip Malformation or Dysplasia

Results in a poor fit between the head of the femur bone and the acetabulum of the hip. This condition can be alleviated by surgery, although with consequences for dogs and owners since dogs with dysplasia usually produce puppies with the same condition. Buyers should ask if both the sire and dam of the puppy they are interested in have been recently tested and are free of hip dysplasia. Don’t take yes for an answer without seeing a certificate and ask for a copy to take to your vet.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA )

It is a hereditary disease of the eye that has been identified in this breed. It is a term for the group of diseases that involve all the gradual deterioration of the retina leading to blindness. All Spingers, regardless of age or reproductive status, should be examined annually by a veterinary ophthalmologist.

Von Willebrand disease (VWD)

It is an inherited (non-sex-linked) autosomal bleeding disorder characterized by prolonged bleeding times (somewhat similar to hemophilia in humans) and a mild to severe factor IX deficiency. The DNA test for Von Willebrand disease is now available. Reproduction between carriers can produce offspring that, in theory, will be 25% healthy, 50% carriers, and 25% sick. Ideally, the reproductions are in healthy pairs or of healthy and carrier where the disease would not affect any of the puppies. Not all dogs affected with VWD will have serious bleeding problems, but they are at risk whenever they need to undergo surgery or have an accident. Only some unlucky dogs affected by the disease will bleed seriously from a minor puncture or injury.

History

Spaniels date back to the 14th century in Spain, with the word “Spaniel” meaning “dog of Spain.” They were used for hunting and retrieving prey. From Spain, the dogs were transported, traded, given as gifts or simply traveled with their masters to England. The real distinction between ‘Springer spaniels and other Spaniels, did not happen in England until the 1880s, until that time there were no formally defined differences between Cocker Spaniel and Springer.

In the 1800s, these dogs were separated into two groups, the smaller “Cocking” Spaniels, which was used mainly for hunting redfish, the larger Spaniels were known as “Springer” and “Field” and were used for the spring hunting games for bigger animals. The English gave the breed the official name of Springer in 1902. To this day, the English Springer Spaniels is considered by many to be one of the best hunting dogs found in the brush and swamps. They work well on land as well as in water.