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Springer Spaniel Dog Breed
Springer Spaniel Dog Classification:
Springer Spaniels were used to flush
and retriever birds.
Other Names: English Springer
Spaniel, Springer, Springer Spaniel,
Spaniel in Foreign Languages:
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Finnish:
spanieli
French: épagneul
German: Spaniel
Navajo: lééchaa'í bijaashtélí
Russian: spaniél’
Scottish Gaelic: cù-eunaich
Spanish: perro de aguas
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Origins: The original spaniels
started to appear as early as the 1600's.
Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels
were considered the same breed until the
1800's. Springer Spaniels are larger than
Cocker Spaniels.
Description: Springer Spaniels
have medium compact builds, long legs,
with feathering on the legs and tail.
Size: Springer Spaniels are medium
sized dogs. Springer Spaniel dogs weigh
40 to 55 lbs. Springer Spaniels stand
18 to 21 inches tall at their shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
45 - 55 lbs |
19 - 21 inches |
| Female |
40 - 50 lbs |
18 - 20 inches |
Coat: Springer Spaniels have medium
to long coats that are either flat or
wavy. Springer Spaniels are black or liver
with white markings or predominantly white
with black or liver markings; they can
also be tricolour: black and white or
liver and white with tan markings.
Disposition: Springer Spaniels
are agile, strong dogs with a high level
of endurance.
Type Dog: Springer Spaniels are
are classified as "gun dogs"
they are used to hunt and flush out gaming
birds.
Litter Size: Springer Spaniels
give birth to litters of 5 to 7 puppies.
Behavior: Springer Spaniels require
daily mental and physical stimulation.
They are tireless workers. They are easy
to train and quick to learn but they can
be stubborn.
Traits: Energetic, inquisitive,
agile, affectionate, and easy-going.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: Springer Spaniel dogs
typically live 12 to 14 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
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