The Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog with a strong and powerful body. Its pair of long, drooping ears are soft and very sensitive. When it is friendly, its short tail will keep wagging. In addition, when it is in its best condition, its body muscles will be even, symmetrical, enthusiastic towards people, and it will have the vitality and effectiveness of a long-eared dog.

1. Introduction to Springer Spaniel

The Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog with a compact body and docked tail. The coat is of medium length, with feathering on the legs, ears, chest, and belly. Its drooping ears, gentle and gentle expression, firm structure and friendly wagging tail declare it to be unmistakably a member of the ancient family of snipe dogs. First of all, it must be a very well-proportioned dog, without any exaggeration, with all parts appearing fine and harmonious. Its posture is that of standing proudly, with a deep body and strong, muscular legs of sufficient length to easily support the body. Taken as a whole, the English Spaniel appears to be powerful, durable, and very agile. It looks like the type to hunt in tough conditions and hold on. The best English Spaniels are stylish, well-proportioned, smooth and enthusiastic, and are thoroughly sporting dogs with distinct snipe characteristics, combining beauty and utility.

2. Springer Spaniel History

During the Renaissance, it was considered the ideal companion for European hunters. It became popular in the United States in the 17th century. This is an ancient and pure breed of dog, the oldest hunting dog; due to its original purpose, it is often used for bird hunting, falconry or dog hunting. Often used during hunting to find, fly or retrieve prey. In 1880, the American Hound Club was established. Its job was to classify dogs according to their size. Any dog ​​over 12.70 kilograms was classified as a Springer Spaniel. Although some Springer Spaniels have long been used for hunting in the United States, they were not better recognized until 1924, when the British Springer Spaniel Field Hunting Testing Association was formed. Three years after the start of field hunting testing (1927), the British Springer Spaniel Field Hunting Testing Association became the British Springer Spaniel Club. This association further developed the exhibition and field hunting tests of British Springer Spaniels. The American Kennel Club's English Springer Spaniel standard was formed in 1927 and was first revised in 1932. The standard is formulated as much as possible according to its natural breeding ability, that is, it is a hunting dog that can be trained to do Ask it to do the job. The association also holds annual field tests, which demonstrate to the public the breed's performance as a shooting hound. With the development of other hounds came fierce competition among hounds, which required them to be able to search the ground quickly and, after being well trained, to carry out the signals or commands given to them.

3. English Springer Spaniel

The typical English Spring Spaniel is a friendly, eager to please owner, a strong learner, and willing to obey. Such features aid in management and can be easily controlled in the wild by the appropriate handler. During the game, it appears calm and focused, allowing the referee to examine its body without being angry or flattering. A desire to be aggressive towards humans or other dogs is not in line with the characteristics of a sporting dog and is a fault. Excessive timidity, tolerant of puppies and newbies, requires fair punishment.

4. Springer Spaniel Coat Color and Appearance

Hair:

Tight, upright, waterproof, never rough. Ears, forelegs, body and hindquarters are moderately feathered. Color: Liver and white, black and white, or any of the above colors with tan markings.

Overall appearance:

The body is strong and powerful. The coat is of medium length, mostly concentrated on the ears, chest and legs. Its pair of long, drooping ears are soft and very sensitive. When it's friendly, its short tail twirls. In addition, when it is in its best condition, its body muscles will be even, symmetrical, enthusiastic towards people, and it will have the vitality and effectiveness of a long-eared dog.

Size: The Springer Spaniel has a medium build, with an ideal height of about 20 inches, while females are about 19 inches. Due to proper proportions, a 20-inch springer spaniel weighs 50 pounds; a 19-inch female dog weighs 40 pounds.

Head: The head should be in proportion to the body. The head shape should not be bulky, but should give people a feeling of energy, refinement and eye-catching.

Eyes: Medium oval shape. The color around the eyes is the same as the color of the coat.

Ears: Broad and long, floppy ears. Whether standing or squatting, the ears are close to the neck.

Nose: The color of the nose is pig liver color or black. The nasal bones develop downward into an arc, forming a semicircular arched nose.

Teeth: Scissor bite, medium size.

Body: The shoulders are moderately sloping, and the length of the mane to tail is about the same as the body height. The chest is deep, the chest is moderately broad, the elbow bones are moderately expanded, and the back is solid. The mane slopes smoothly to the tail, and the croup is slightly rounded and muscular.

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Tail: It has a short, bone-shaped tail.

Coat: The coat is of medium length and has a wavy shape, which is obviously different from the short and soft coat on the belly. However, when the weather changes, Springer's coat will make different changes to the temperature. For example, in wet weather, their undercoat protects them fromWater and weather resistant. The hair on the ears, chest, feet and abdomen will be fuller and longer. The hair is soft and smooth.

Color: Can be made from various colors. There are black or liver color with white markings, white with liver or black markings, blue or liver color with gray and white. Black dogs only have brown eyes. But brown and reddish-brown dogs have brown eyes.

Posture: Light in gait, with the advantages of a sporting dog's gait.

Personality: Get along well with strangers and other pets. Friendly nature, easily amused. Active, clever, and good at running in the woods and doing water activities. But he likes to bite things.

Tight, upright, waterproof, never rough. Ears, forelegs, body and hindquarters are moderately feathered. Color: Liver and white, black and white, or any of the above colors with tan markings.