Gundog group · England
English Springer Spaniel
Also called Springer, Springer Spaniel.
Medium dog, high energy, learns almost anything, fast.
- Friendly
- Playful
- Obedient
- Alert
- Affectionate
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 18 to 23 kg40 to 50 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 14 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Very High
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training an English Springer Spaniel
Gundog breeds. Quick to learn and quick to get over-excited. The work is calm around distractions, not obedience.
Eager to Please
Start here
Springers are highly trainable and thrive on pleasing their owners. Use positive reinforcement for excellent results.
Ear Care
Regular ear cleaning is essential to prevent infections. Check and clean after outdoor activities.
Field vs. Show Lines
Field-bred Springers have higher energy and drive. Match training intensity to the dog's breeding.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your English Springer Spaniel and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to find, flush and retrieve game alongside a person. Biddable, busy, and happiest with a job.
Gets on with
- ChildrenVery High
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Active play, retrieving, and swimming satisfy their sporting instincts.
- Grooming
- Moderate to high. Regular brushing 2-3 times weekly, professional grooming recommended. Ear cleaning essential.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Medium length, Flat or wavy, FeatheredBlack and White, Liver and White, Tricolour
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition common in medium to large sporting breeds
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Moderate
Degenerative eye disease leading to vision loss
Ear Infections
Mild
Long, pendulous ears trap moisture and debris
Where they come from
History
One of the oldest sporting breeds, developed in England to flush (spring) game birds for hunters. Springers and Cockers were originally born in the same litters, separated by size. The breed became distinct in the early 1900s and remains a popular hunting and show dog.
- Millie · President George H.W. Bush's Springer who lived in the White House and had puppies there
