English Springer Spaniel

A English Springer Spaniel
Photo: Ratsniffer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sporting Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
18 - 23 kg
🕐 Lifespan
12 - 14 years
🌍 Origin
England
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Springing game: bred to "spring" (flush) birds for hunters, they are energetic and have strong hunting instincts.
  • High energy: they need daily vigorous exercise and enjoy activities like retrieving, swimming and dog sports.
  • Eager to please: friendly and smart, they generally respond well to training.
  • People-oriented: they love being part of family life and don't like being left alone for long periods.
  • Coat care: the medium-length, feathered coat needs regular brushing and occasional trimming.

Getting out with a English Springer Spaniel

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

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