Southern Haven English Springer Spaniels

about English Springer Spaniels

The English Springer Spaniel is a sweet-faced, lovable bird dog of great energy, stamina, and brains. Sport hunters cherish the duality of working Springers: handsome, mannerly pets during the week, and trusty hunting buddies on weekends. Built for long days in the field, English Springer Spaniels are tough, muscular hunters standing 19 to 20 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 40 and 50 pounds. The double coat comes in several colors and patterns, the ears are long and lush, and the kindly, trusting expression of the eyes is a cherished hallmark of the breed. Springers move with a smooth, ground-covering stride. Bred to work closely with humans, Springers are highly trainable people-pleasers. They crave company and are miserable when neglected. Polite dogs, Springers are good with kids and their fellow mammals. They are eager to join in any family activity. Anyone who has ever had the joy of owning an English Springer Spaniel will know how much delight this ebullient breed brings to a household. With their delightful patchwork coat and beguiling eyes, this is a dog with both looks and personality, which longs to please.With endless energy levels, it is important to keep your home stocked with the best dog toys to burn off some of that energy. Springers belong to the gundog category, alongside several other popular breeds such as Labrador and golden retriever, but they make just as good a pet as a working dog. But that work ethic still runs through their veins. If they aren’t required to spring and retrieve game, they’ll turn their paw wholeheartedly to all sorts of other tasks, be it chasing a ball, agility, canicross, playing with the kids, swimming the entire width of a lake, or accompanying you on a walk (as many of those as possible, if you please).It’s hard to find a con with this appealing breed!