Basic Details To Understand In Relation To The English Springer Spaniel

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 first
appeared in the mid-1800s, and was first bred
for the main intention of flushing birds into
the air on hunting trips.

Just a few of their more unique features can be
their high intelligence, friendly nature, soft
mouth, keen sense of smell and their signature
ability to flush birds into the air - which in
essence make the English Springer Spaniel a
popular selection 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 breed of dog. The suggested
standard size for the English Springer Spaniel
male is 20 inches high from paw to shoulder and
a weight of 50 pounds, whereas 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 well-known for
their cheerful, playful, sociable and devoted
character. They are characteristically friendly
with unfamiliar people, which often means they
are quite unsuitable as a guard dog.

The English Springer Spaniel is also known to be
extremely intelligent - ranking 13th in
comparison with other dogs when considering
their capacity to be trained obedience
directives. They are additionally renowned to be
good with kids - which makes them highly suitable
as a family pet. The English Springer Spaniel is
usually compatible 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 play in, but they are
mildly suitable for apartment living provided
they are taken for daily walks.

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
have a medium to high level of energy and this
calls for exercise every day in the form of long
walks or jogs at a minimum to avoid hyperactivity
or destructive behavior as well as prevent
excessive weight gain.

The English Springer Spaniel can make the ideal
breed of dog for hunters as well as active
owners or families that enjoy the outdoors. They
are well-matched for anyone who is willing to
carry out a regular level of grooming and take
time to give them positive reinforcement
training and regular mental stimulation as well
as take them on long walks each day and offer a
very high quantity of company 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. Although they may 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 can be the
ultimate breed of dog for you.

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