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CLEAR ALLEnglish Springer Spaniels were bred and developed as gun dogs to flush out game birds. They are named after the way they "spring" at their prey, forcing them to fly up so hunters can shoot them. These dogs have long been favoured companions of sportsmen. However, the lively Springer Spaniel also makes an excellent family companion as long as they receive all the training and exercise they need.
English Springer Spaniels are intelligent and always eager to please. They are cheerful, playful dogs that form strong bonds with their human companions. English Springer Spaniels typically do well with kids if they are brought up with them from a young age. They are also usually good around other pets in the home. However, they might see pet birds as potential prey because of their hunting background.
English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercise to remain happy, otherwise, they can suffer from boredom and become destructive. You will also need to make sure you keep them on a leash in unfenced areas because they have a tendency to dash off if they pick up an appealing scent.
In addition, English Springer Spaniels make skilled athletes. Several non-hunting dog owners partake in canine activities such as agility, obedience, tracking, and flyball with their English Springer Spaniels. They also make great companions when you go hiking or camping and can be trained as effective, loving therapy dogs, bringing smiles to people in hospitals and nursing homes.
English Springer Spaniels were bred and developed as gun dogs to flush out game birds. They are named after the way they "spring" at their prey, forcing them to fly up so hunters can shoot them. These dogs have long been favoured companions of sportsmen. However, the lively Springer Spaniel also makes an excellent family companion as long as they receive all the training and exercise they need.
English Springer Spaniels are intelligent and always eager to please. They are cheerful, playful dogs that form strong bonds with their human companions. English Springer Spaniels typically do well with kids if they are brought up with them from a young age. They are also usually good around other pets in the home. However, they might see pet birds as potential prey because of their hunting background.
English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercise to remain happy, otherwise, they can suffer from boredom and become destructive. You will also need to make sure you keep them on a leash in unfenced areas because they have a tendency to dash off if they pick up an appealing scent.
In addition, English Springer Spaniels make skilled athletes. Several non-hunting dog owners partake in canine activities such as agility, obedience, tracking, and flyball with their English Springer Spaniels. They also make great companions when you go hiking or camping and can be trained as effective, loving therapy dogs, bringing smiles to people in hospitals and nursing homes.
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized canine standing 19 to 20 inches tall and weighing between 40 and 50 pounds. They have athletic bodies with medium-length fur, which is either flat or wavy.
Most English Springer Spaniels have a black and white or liver and white coat. However, tri-colored coats and other pattern variations like ticking are also possible. They have plenty of feathering on their floppy ears, strong chest, and muscular legs, giving them an appearance that is perfectly balanced between rugged and elegant.
The English Springer Spaniel’s face is very distinct to their breed. It consists of long hanging ears covered with feathering and expressive almond-shaped eyes sitting below a broad skull.
Because English Springer Spaniels are now such popular companion dogs, their appearance has slightly changed from what it used to be when they were predominantly field dogs. Many companion-bred Springer Spaniels have squarer muzzles, longer hair, and longer ears than those bred to work in the fields.
As English Springer Spaniels come from a working background, this breed is intelligent, quick to learn, and eager to please. They love to learn new things and assist their owners in whatever way possible, so they thrive with an owner who enjoys interacting with them through training, exercise, and play.
English Springer Spaniels have both a desire and a need to be close to their humans often. Thus, they don’t do well when left alone for too long. With no one to “help,” they get bored quickly and may resort to destructive behaviour such as chewing furniture or clothes.
These canines are naturally active and playful and need more exercise and stimulation than a simple daily walk. They enjoy outdoor life and thrive when they have access to an enclosed garden. However, because of their closeness to their humans, this is not a dog you can leave out in the yard all day.
English Springer Spaniels are slow to mature, so they maintain their playful and curious nature for at least the first few years of their lives. Springer Spaniels also adapt to new environments well, making them fantastic travel, hiking, or camping companions, loving all the additional exercise and activity it brings them.
English Springer Spaniels tend to bark at loud or unfamiliar noises or when a stranger is at the door. However, they settle quickly, especially if you pet them.
As they are highly active dogs, English Springer Spaniels need a human companion with ample time to play, exercise, and train with them. They are not lap dogs and cannot purely entertain themselves, so ensure you will have enough time to meet this pup’s needs.
English Springer Spaniels generally do well around children, provided they have been socialised with them from an early age. Again, providing they receive early socialisation, Cocker Spaniels typically live happily and peacefully with cats and other dogs.
However, because of their high prey drive, this dog is not a good fit if you have smaller animals in the home, like rabbits, hamsters, or birds.
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