English Springer Spaniel Breed Information

English Springer Spaniels 2010 Wall Calendar
A great family companion and sportsman's dog, the English Springer Spaniel is smart, loving, and eager to please. These dogs adapt well to city or country living, but they love to play and will keep their owners in good physical shape. With endearing pendulous ears much like its smaller cocker cousins and an oft wagging tail, the English Springer Spaniel is at once proud and modest. Springers enjoy kids, especially if theyre up for splashing around in some water. English Springer Spaniel enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this wonderful 2006 wall calendar.
| Other Names | None | |||
| Country of Origin | Great Britain | |||
| Approximate Date of Origin | 1600s | |||
| AKC Group | Sporting Group | |||
| First Use | Game retrieving/flushing | |||
| Today's Use | Companion, Gundog | |||
| Life Expectancy | 12 - 14 years | |||
| Coat | Moderately long, silky, glossy, flat, thick, water and weatherproof | |||
| Color | Black and white, liver and white, reddish brown and white | |||
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| Approximate Height | 20 in | |||
| Approximate Weight | 47 - 53 lbs | |||
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| Thrives is Hot Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Thrives in Cold Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Easy to Train | Yes | |||
| Good With Other Dogs | Somewhat | |||
| Good With Other Pets | Yes | |||
| Good with Children | Yes | |||
| Good as a Watchdog | Yes | |||
| Good For Protection | No | |||
| Recognized by... | AKC | CKC | FCI | KC |
| Noisiness | Average | |||
| Common Health Problem | Hip displasia, retinal atrophy, ear infections, allergies | |||
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| Suitable for first-time owners | ||||