El English springer spaniel He is a very happy dog with whom it is very easy to have fun. Since he was a puppy, he shows that it is easy for him to win the affection of his entire human family and his friends, because he loves to be accompanied by his loved ones.
Although for a long time, and still today, he accompanies hunters to help them with their task, is a great playmate for children and also for adults.
Origin and history of the English Springer Spaniel
Our protagonist, known in English as English Springer Spaniel and in Spanish as English Springer Spaniel, is a dog originally from England, where during the Middle Ages there were already Spaniels dogs that were used in feather hunting. At that time, they accompanied the hunter to carry out different activities such as lifting and collecting the prey, but from the XNUMXth century on, experts wanted them to be experts in specific tasks.
What are its physical characteristics?
It is a large dog, with a weight of about 23kg and a height at the withers of about 51cm, the females being smaller than the males. It has a robust, compact body, with sturdy and strong legs. His eyes are almond-shaped and he has beautiful long ears that fall to the sides of his face. The coat is medium to long, smooth or wavy, black or liver with white spots, white with black spots or liver, tricolor, blue ruana or liver.
Has a life expectancy of 14 years.
How is your behavior and / or personality?
The English Sringer Spaniel is an animal very happy, active, docile and sociable that will make all the members of the family fall in love. It is also intelligent and easy to train, so you will not have any problems with it.
English Springer Spaniel care
Food
It is a carnivorous animal, which also carries in its blood the hunting instinct of small animals. So, it is very important to give meat, either bought in a butcher shop or in the form of feed, wet or dry.
Avoid brands that make their products with cereals and by-products, since these ingredients can do them a lot of damage by not being able to digest them properly.
Hygiene
The English Springer Spaniel has a coat that does not really require much care, except brush it every day for example with a card or with the Furminator. Also, from time to time it will be necessary to give him a bath.
On the other hand, having droopy ears you have to take a look at them because they tend to accumulate wax. If this happens, you should remove it with specific drops recommended by your veterinarian.
If we talk about the nails, it is advisable to cut them from time to time with nail clippers specific for dogs. If you don't know how to cut them, ask your vet to teach you.
Exercise
As it is a dog that has long been considered a working dog, today It is still highly recommended to take him out for a walk, but above all to provide him with mental stimuli through interactive games or through training. He is a very intelligent furry who will appreciate keeping busy, pleasing his family.
"Salud"
The health of this animal is quite good, since apart from the typical diseases that any dog can have (colds, flu, general malaise), with proper care it does not have to suffer anything more serious. But beware, this does not mean that we can lower our guard, since hip dysplasia in adults is present, so you can not forget to take it to the vet from time to time to examine it.
Curiosities of the English Springer Spaniel dog
The English Springer Spaniel is a much loved breed. Not only is it a beautiful dog, but it is also intelligent, ideal for sporty families. Therefore, we are going to tell you some of their curiosities:
It is easy to train
Being smart and feeling very attached to his family, it is easy to teach himBoth the basic tricks such as "sit", "come", or "stay", as well as more complicated ones such as kick, turn, or let go.
There are two different types
Depending on what they were used for, in the 1940s two different lines were differentiated:
- Springer spaniel bench: which are the dogs that are brought to the exhibitions. They have a symmetrical dark color, with white legs and a white collar on the neck.
- Springer spaniel field: which are those raised to live in families in the country. His hair color is white, and his ears are higher than those of the bench. In addition, its snout has a pointed shape, with a thinner lip.
Photos of the English Springer Spaniel
Would you like to see some more photos of this breed? Whether you are thinking of expanding your family with one or not, you will surely like to see these photos:
