English Springer Spaniel - Medium Sized Dogs

English Springer Spaniel

Breed Group: Sporting Group

Size Group: Medium Dog Breeds

Origin: England

Height: 20” (male) 19” (female)

Weight: 50lbs (male) 40lbs (female)

Color: Black & white, Black, white & tan, Liver & white, Liver, white & tan, White & black, White & liver

Lifespan12-14 years

Temperament: Energetic, loving, alert, affectionate

 

Overview

Everybody’s working for the weekend! Well, maybe everyone but the English Springer Spaniel. This pup is the quintessential family dog during the week, turned excellent bird hunting companion on the weekend. This breed started in England in the 1800s as the perfect gundog excellent at flushing and retrieval.

This breed use to be the same as Cocker Spaniels and Field spaniels, but they three separate breeds splintered ways based on size and other factors, Springers being the middling. The Springer has further split into field dogs and show dogs, which are not crossbred. This pup is happy, energetic, and loyal.

They make wonderful family dogs which are great with children. Springers love to be with their families and are prone to separation anxiety when left alone for long periods of time.

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Fun Facts

This breed is named after the role they play in hunting. “Spring” or “flush” are the terms associated with encouraging birds into flight from their hiding spot.

Health

English Springer Spaniels are generally healthily dogs. Some issues to be aware of include elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, entropion, ectropion, retinal dysplasia, seborrhea, phosphofructokinase deficiency, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, diabetes, corneal opacities, skin fold dermatitis, patent duct arteriosus.

While you always hope your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance.

Keeping your dog’s mouth clean and problem free goes a long way to your pup’s overall health. Dental hygiene can be the cause or can be the byproduct of other serious health issues.

Visual inspections can be performed to keep track of the signs of potentially waning oral health. These signs can be anything from bad breath to abnormal chewing to loss of appetite.

Keeping ahead of these warning signs can pay dividends. A preventative approach can delay and stop many of the common dental problems from arising.

Oral health can be tackled in five basic steps:

  1. Brushing your dog’s teeth to prevent an undesirable buildup of plaque
  2. Feed your dog a diet where the high quality dog food has dental benefits
  3. Regularly give your dog dental toys and treats
  4. Use mouthwash, to help where brushing misses
  5. At the sign of any abnormalities, consult a vet. You can even do it virtually, from the convenience of your home.

Dogs are just like humans in that they can experience anxiety. The degree to which they are susceptible to anxiety and how they deal with anxiety is breed specific. Left unchecked, initial signs of anxiety could give way to an anxiety disorder. The symptoms of anxiety disorders can lead to a myriad of behavior issues.

Knowing the signs and symptoms will best equip you to keep ahead of it and to nip it in the bud at the earliest signs. There are options available to help with anxiety.

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Grooming

English Springer Spaniels need to be brushed weekly to remove dead hair and any matts. Pay special delicate attention to the feathered hair on the ears and the profuse silky hair on the chest, legs, and underbelly. You should begin “pretend” trims right away with your dog.

When you thoroughly brush your pet, pretend to use scissors while making the clipping noises to get your dog use to standing still and not allowing fear to creep in. At 6 months the coat will thicken. At this time, you will begin real trimming. If you are going to show your dog you will need to cut to specific show standards, reach out to your local breed club. For pet cuts, you will need to trim the inside and the top outside of the ears, the crest of the head, the chest, throat feet and hocks. If you are taking on grooming your dog for the first time, ask your breeder or local breed chapter for a demonstration. Additionally, you will need to hand strip your pup several times a year.

Plan to bathe your pup every 2-3 months unless your pup gets especially dirty. Keep your pup’s eyes and ears clean and clear of debris. Dogs with floppy ears are more prone to ear infections. Trim your pup’s nails monthly and brush your pup’s teeth several times per week.

Cost

$1,200 – $1,500

Exercise

Plan on 1-2 hours of exercise per day for your pup. This breed is very high energy and without an outlet, they will find mischief. Swimming, brisk walks, jogging, hiking or running alongside a bike will satisfy your pup’s needs. These pups also love to play games in a securely fenced in backyard. Be mindful that these pups see small animals especially birds are prey, if you have chickens on your property keep them completely secure from your dog.

Nutrition

A full-sized Springer will eat around 3 cups of food. The exact requirements for your dog will depend on age and activity level. If you are worried about your dog’s weight, contact a vet.

 

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Training

As with all dogs, early socialization with humans and other dogs is essential. Reward-based training is the surest path for a Springer. You will need to establish a good recall command lest your pup take off after small prey. This breed is easily excitable and will need to be trained to control the wildness this may produce. It is best to train out jumping up, excessive barking, and piddling, as early as possible.

Proper training is essential to ensuring the safety of your dog and those around you. Having your dog come when they should, and in general having them listen is something you want to address early in your pup’s life, as it will pay dividends down the line. There are many tried and true training programs to accomplish this training – faster and better than you might think!

Unless you’re living on a farm, or have the space, a yipping dog, or one that barks all day when you are gone could be an issue with the neighbors and/or landlord. Historically, dogs would bark to communicate with the rest of the pack when hunting and bark as a warning shot to predators eyeing up their flock. Barking is deep rooted in dogs and manifests itself in many ways and for a variety of reasons.

Just like any habit or instinct, there are effective ways you can train this issue away.

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Supplements

A solid Glucosamine Supplement for hips and joints will go a long way to helping your furry friend.

Other helpful supplements include full-spectrum hemp oil or CBD oil. Fish oil skin and coat supplement.

Ensuring a comprehensive preventative vitamin and mineral plan is essential to keeping your dog healthy. Truth is, there are vitamins and minerals that your dog needs, but doesn’t produce naturally. While many of these vitamins and minerals can be found in your dog’s current diet and dog food, the question becomes, are there enough vitamins to ensure they aren’t deficient.

Poor nutrition can lead to some of the most common health issues, such as weak joints, compromised immunity, increased allergies, and low energy.

Vitamins play a vital role in your pet’s health and overall life expectancy. Here are some multivitamin and joint relief options.

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