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Springer Spaniels

English springer spaniel

The English springer spaniel is a breed of gun dog traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. English springer spaniels are an affectionate, excitable breed with an average lifespan of twelve to fourteen years. Descended from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels of the mid 1800s, the springer spaniel has diverged into separate show and working lines. The English springer spaniel suffers from average health complaints. It is closely related to the Welsh springer spaniel and very closely with the English Cocker Spaniel. In fact less than a century ago, springers and cockers would come from the same litter. English springer spaniel is commonly used as sniffer dogs by various nations. The term springer comes from their historic hunting role, where the dogs would "spring" or "flush" birds into the air.

The English springer spaniel is a medium sized compact dog. The springer spaniel coat is moderately long with feathering on the legs and tail. The English springer spaniel is a well proportioned, balanced dog with a gentle expression and a friendly wagging tail. The English springer spaniel is similar to the English Cocker Spaniel and at first glance the only major difference is the latter's smaller size. However English Springers also tend to have shorter and higher-set ears than English Cockers. In addition English Springer spaniels also tend to have a longer muzzle, their eyes are not as prominent and the coat is less abundant. Males English springer spaniels average approximately 18 to 20 inches in height and weigh on average 50 to 55 lb.