English Springer Spaniel Breed Profile
English Springer Spaniel Breed Information
The English Springer Spaniel has been endowed with style, enthusiasm, and an "eager to please" quality common to most spaniels. He is recognized for his ability to keep going and going under adverse hunting conditions, which is partly due to his medium-sized, powerful body. He has long, hanging ears and a moderately long coat that can be black or liver with white, blue or liver roan, and tricolor. Ideal height at the shoulders for males is 20 inches, and for females, 19 inches. Males typically weigh 50 pounds and females weigh 40 pounds.
A Look Back on the breed
English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels were originally born in the same litters; the smaller "Cockers" hunted woodcock while their larger littermates were utilized to flush, or "spring," game. In 1902 the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed (separate from English Cockers). The Springer Spaniel became even better known in North America after 1924, when the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed and field trials were started for the first time.
Is an English Springer Spaniel the Right Breed for You?
Cheerful and affectionate, Springers love their families and like to stick close to their owners. They make excellent house pets, but require daily exercise and need regular brushing and trimming to keep their coats neat and free of mats. They need and want to be part of the family and should be treated as such. They LOVE attention! Springer Spaniels are referred to as the "Velcro Dogs" for good reason. The English Springer Spaniel has been listed in the top 10 most trainable breeds recognized by AKC. They are smart! Sometimes smarter than we realize. They need structure, boundaries and attentive owners. If you can handle devotion, snuggles and a dog that follows you everywhere, this may be the breed for you!
Types of English Springer Spaniels
We raise Bench Springers & Roan & European Lines. As you begin your search for the perfect ESS, your going to see quite a variation of types and colors. Before making your purchase, ask yourself a couple of important questions. First, do you want a Field or Bench bred Springer? Bench bred Springers acquire more of the pet & show quality that families tend to look for, while still maintaining a strong hunting instinct. A Field bred Springer wants to HUNT! They are fabulous creatures too, but they do have a much different look that the Springers we raise. They have a rougher coat, different ear set, and have an abundant amount of energy that needs more attention than the bench stock. Be clear about what your looking for... A hunting companion or a family pet.
Colors of English Springer Spaniels
(1) Black or liver with white markings or predominantly white with black or liver markings;
(2) Blue or liver roan;
(3) Tricolor: black and white or liver and white with tan markings, usually found on eyebrows, cheeks, inside of ears and under the tail. Any white portion of the coat may be flecked with ticking.
(4) Sable (may be black tipped)
(5) Lemon (very light variation of red)
English Springer Spaniel Breed Information
The English Springer Spaniel has been endowed with style, enthusiasm, and an "eager to please" quality common to most spaniels. He is recognized for his ability to keep going and going under adverse hunting conditions, which is partly due to his medium-sized, powerful body. He has long, hanging ears and a moderately long coat that can be black or liver with white, blue or liver roan, and tricolor. Ideal height at the shoulders for males is 20 inches, and for females, 19 inches. Males typically weigh 50 pounds and females weigh 40 pounds.
A Look Back on the breed
English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels were originally born in the same litters; the smaller "Cockers" hunted woodcock while their larger littermates were utilized to flush, or "spring," game. In 1902 the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed (separate from English Cockers). The Springer Spaniel became even better known in North America after 1924, when the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed and field trials were started for the first time.
Is an English Springer Spaniel the Right Breed for You?
Cheerful and affectionate, Springers love their families and like to stick close to their owners. They make excellent house pets, but require daily exercise and need regular brushing and trimming to keep their coats neat and free of mats. They need and want to be part of the family and should be treated as such. They LOVE attention! Springer Spaniels are referred to as the "Velcro Dogs" for good reason. The English Springer Spaniel has been listed in the top 10 most trainable breeds recognized by AKC. They are smart! Sometimes smarter than we realize. They need structure, boundaries and attentive owners. If you can handle devotion, snuggles and a dog that follows you everywhere, this may be the breed for you!
Types of English Springer Spaniels
We raise Bench Springers & Roan & European Lines. As you begin your search for the perfect ESS, your going to see quite a variation of types and colors. Before making your purchase, ask yourself a couple of important questions. First, do you want a Field or Bench bred Springer? Bench bred Springers acquire more of the pet & show quality that families tend to look for, while still maintaining a strong hunting instinct. A Field bred Springer wants to HUNT! They are fabulous creatures too, but they do have a much different look that the Springers we raise. They have a rougher coat, different ear set, and have an abundant amount of energy that needs more attention than the bench stock. Be clear about what your looking for... A hunting companion or a family pet.
Colors of English Springer Spaniels
(1) Black or liver with white markings or predominantly white with black or liver markings;
(2) Blue or liver roan;
(3) Tricolor: black and white or liver and white with tan markings, usually found on eyebrows, cheeks, inside of ears and under the tail. Any white portion of the coat may be flecked with ticking.
(4) Sable (may be black tipped)
(5) Lemon (very light variation of red)
- Contact Information
- John Rouse: 606-594-6175
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