English Springer Spaniel
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females ~19 in, Males ~20 in
Weight
Females ~40 lbs, Males ~50 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The English Springer Spaniel originated during the 1700's in England. During this time, springer-type spaniels were used to hunt upland game birds. The dogs would spring at the birds to scare them out of the brush and then point and retrieve them once their human companions had made their shot. Before guns, hunters would have to use nets, falcons, or bows. Until 1902, English and Welsh Springer Spaniels were considered to be the same breed. Today, show English Springer Spaniels are very different from those used in the field. Show dogs tend to have longer coats, squarer heads, longer ears, and a bit less energy.
Breed Characteristics
While not all English Springer Spaniels share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Happy, goofy, and enthusiastic- make great therapy dogs
Intelligent, eager to please, and easy to train
Known to display submissive urination
Curious and active with lots of stamina, but aren't hyper
Affectionate and people-oriented- they may become nuisance barkers if left along for long periods of time
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