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English Springer Spaniel
A.K.A. :Springer Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
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Healthiness
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| Overview: | The English Springer Spaniel is suited for either country or city life. Eager to please, he thrives on exercise, training, and adventure. This breed learns very quickly and remembers well. |
| Breed Group: | Sporting |
| Weight (lbs): | male: 50, female: 40 |
| Height (in): | male: 19-21, female 18-20 |
| Colors: | Black or liver with white, black or liver roan, or tricolored (black or liver and white with tan markings); also white with black or liver markings. |
| Coat: | The outer coat is medium length, either flat or wavy and the undercoat is soft and dense. |
| Character: | English Springer Spaniels are obedient, friendly, and sociable. |
| Temperament: | This breed gets along very well with other pets, dogs, and children. |
| Care: | The English Springer Spaniel requires regular grooming with a brush and should visit a professional groomer two to four times a year. |
| Training: | This breed is intelligent and eager to please, so training is usually quite straightforward and easy. |
| Activity: | The English Springer Spaniel adapts to your level of activity, but really prefers a lot of opportunities to run and play in open spaces. |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and weight gain. Also progressive retinal atrophy, phosphofructokinase (PFK, a blood disorder), epilepsy, and heart disease may be seen. Some have "rage syndrome." |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-14 |