Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog Breed Profile
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a pleasant and intelligent
dog that loves humans. She is generally a watchdog.
She can do well with other pets and dogs, especially
if socialized when young. She also generally loves considerate
children that she has been raised with. As a reminder,
never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size
(two years old or older) of the male Welsh Springer
Spaniel is 17 to 19 inches to the withers (highest point
of the shoulder) and 40 to 45 pounds. The female ranges
from 16 to 18 inches to the withers and 35 to 45 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Welsh Springer Spaniel is
no exception. Be on the look out for epilepsy (common
in dogs), entropian(hereditary disorder where eyelid,
usually lower one, rolls inward and irritates the cornea
and can cause visual problems. Surgery can correct this
condition but may disqualify the dog from shows) and
Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the
hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness).
This disease list is an informative guideline only.
Other diseases may also be significant threats, please
contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Grooming. The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a soft,
flat, straight and dense coat. You may want to consider
periodic professional grooming. Her hair between her
toes may need trimming occasionally. She should be brushed
regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and
healthy coat, help you keep a closer eye on her health
and strengthen your emotional bond with her.
Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean.
If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear
cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water
or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do
not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated
and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing
in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears
have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress
and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your
veterinarian.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet.
*Life Span. The Welsh Springer Spaniel can live
between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical
care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Welsh Springer Spaniel come from
Wales where they were used for hunting, retrieving and
watch dogs.They were first registered by the American
Kennel Association in 1914.
Some Registries:
*The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc.
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 6 to 10 Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies
Category: Gundog, Sporting
Terms To Describe: Active, loyal, affectionate, happy,
willing, sensitive.
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Makes a good watch dog.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Makes a poor guard dog.
Some may wander off after a scent.
*Other Names Known By: Starter, Welsh Cocker
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer, editor and website
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