Wednesday, November 19, 2008

English Springer Spaniel


General Appearance
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog, with a compact body and a docked tail. His coat is moderately long, with feathering on his legs, ears, chest and brisket. His pendulous ears, soft gentle expression, sturdy build and friendly wagging tail proclaim him unmistakably a member of the ancient family of Spaniels. He is above all a well-proportioned dog, free from exaggeration, nicely balanced in every part. His carriage is proud and upstanding, body deep, legs strong and muscular, with enough length to carry him with ease. Taken as a whole, the English Springer Spaniel suggests power, endurance and agility. He looks the part of a dog that can go, and keep going, under difficult hunting conditions. At his best, he is endowed with style, symmetry, balance and enthusiasm, and is every inch a sporting dog of distinct spaniel character, combining beauty and utility.

Temperament
The typical Springer is friendly, eager to please, quick to learn and willing to obey.

Did You Know
In 1902 the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed. In the 1800 the American Spaniel Club was founded. In 1924 the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed and the breed became more well known.

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