Basic Information To Know Regarding The English Springer Spaniel

by Brent McCoy⁽¹⁰⁾

The English Springer Spaniel (also known simply as the "Springer Spaniel") is a sporting breed of dog that is very closely related to the English Cocker Spaniel - the two breeds having been considered the same at one time - which features long ears and a white coat with either black or liver markings. The breed came into existence during the mid-1800s, and was first bred for the chief purpose of flushing birds into the air on hunting trips.

A few of their more typical qualities are often seen in their high intelligence, friendly nature, soft mouth, keen sense of smell and their signature ability to flush birds into the air - which assist in making the English Springer Spaniel a frequent breed of dog for use in hunting purposes, drug detection and as a companion dog for active families.

The English Springer Spaniel is thought to have descended from the Norfolk Spaniel and Shropshire Spaniel of the mid-1800s and is very closely related to the English Cocker Spaniels - in fact, during the early 1900s both breeds were known to have come from the same litters. They received their name and favor among hunters based on their special ability to "spring" and flush birds into the air.

English Springer Spaniels are classified as a medium-sized dog. The recommended standard size for the English Springer Spaniel male is 20 inches high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 50 pounds, while the suggested size for female English Springer Spaniels is 19 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 40 pounds.

The English Springer Spaniel is legendary for their cheerful, playful, sociable and devoted manner. They are generally friendly with guests, which often makes them quite unsuitable as a guard dog.

The English Springer Spaniel is also known to be extremely intelligent - placing 13th in comparison with other dogs in terms of their capacity to be taught obedience commands. They are additionally known to be good with kids - which means they are highly suitable as a family pet. The English Springer Spaniel is usually pleasant with other animals with the exception of birds and dogs of the same gender who they may become aggressive with.

The English Springer Spaniel enjoys at least an average-sized yard to run around in, but they are mildly suitable for apartment living just as long as they are walked on a regular basis.

The English Springer Spaniel prefers to be out on hunting trips but their need for activity can also be met through exploring the wilderness, going swimming, sessions of obedience training or learning tricks, taking part in agility trials and chasing after a ball or frisbee. They possess a medium to high amount of energy and need daily exercise in the form of long walks or jogs at a minimum to preclude hyperactivity or destructive behavior as well as prevent excessive weight gain.

The English Springer Spaniel could make the perfect breed of dog for hunters as well as active owners or families that enjoy the outdoors. They are well-matched to anybody who is keen to commit to a regular level of grooming and set aside time to give them positive reinforcement training and regular mental stimulation in addition to take them on long walks every day and provide a very high sum of love and devotion - they thrive on human contact and like their relative in the Cocker Spaniel they prefer being part of the family's social outings to being left alone in the yard all day. Though they can be fairly out of place in some multiple pet households, if you are capable of meeting their high demands for physical and mental stimulation then the English Springer Spaniel may possibly be the best dog breed for you.

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Article submitted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 & read 26 times.

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