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ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Great Britain |
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Male — Ideal height at the shoulders is 20 inches (51 cm)
Female — Ideal height at the shoulders is 19 inches (48.5 cm) |
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Approx. 49 to 55 lbs (22-25 kg)
Field-bred dogs are slightly lighter than those bred for the show ring.
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For centuries, the English Springer Spaniel breed was among favourites with sportsmen in Britain. He is so named because he was used to "spring" at game to make it get up and run or fly away.
The English Springer is quick to learn, eager to please, attentive and very friendly. He enjoys life as a family companion but is a very able dog in the field as well. With a presence that suggests pride, power, endurance, agility, style, balance and enthusiasm, the English Springer has the distinct spaniel character. He is a cheerful dog with a sense of humour, affectionate, good with children, and a good watch dog who does not bark without reason. English Springer Spaniels are active in conformation, hunting, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and as therapy dogs.
A medium-sized sporting dog with a compact body and docked tail, the ESS is well-proportioned and free from exageration. His coat is of medium-length with a glossy appearance and sufficiently dense to be waterproof and weatherproof. He has some feathering on the ears, chest, legs and belly. His coat may be liver or black with white markings, liver and white with tan markings, black and white with tan markings, blue or liver roan, or predominantly white with tan, black or liver markings. His pendulous ears, soft gentle expression, sturdy build and friendliness make him an unmistakable member of the family of spaniels.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a English Springer Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL VIDEO
23 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming:
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your English Springer Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
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Last Updated: 3 December 2008
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