English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel is a medium compact sized dog. Its popularity is growing nowadays. Springer Spaniel is used for hunting and he loves to have activity.

In XIX century, Norfolk spaniel was recognized as unique hunting dog in England. In the beginning of XX century, the bread was split in two: Welsh springer spaniel and English Springer spaniel (which we are talking about today). The bread was officially recognized in 1902 by English Kennel Club and 25 years later by American Kennel Club.

English Springer Spaniel’s objective was to force the hunt to leave his refuge. This make more facile the hunting. The bread is considered one of the most efficient hunting bread. The dogs are able to bring the hunt from water and from earth too.

Nowadays, the bread is recognized by the following clubs or associations: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR.

English Springer Spaniel is a medium compact sized dog with hanging long ears. His head is strong and proportional with his body. Head length is equal with the length of the neck. He has medium eyes which express gently and their color is brown or hazel. If the ears are pulled in front, their length should be enough to touch dog’s nose.  English Springer Spaniel’s fur is long, smooth, thick and water-repellent.

An adult can reach 20-25 kg (male) and 18-23 kg (female). The height can be 48-56 cm (male) 46-51 cm (female).

English springer Spaniel is smart, smart and also very loyal. He isn’t an excellent guardian dog (in fact he is a hunting dog), but they can cover this part to, because they are ready to announce when a strange is entering in your home. They love water and this is why you can find them many times wet or dirty.

It isn’t recommended to keep a dog like this in an apartment instead you are ready to give him hi’s doze of movement daily. He can be tolerant with other animals from your court but not with birds. Also, he is tolerant with children but not with strange people.

Due to their intelligence, this dogs can be trained very easy (even if some of them can be stubborn). During their training, you should make exercise which involve hunting.