This is Sophie’s blogging debut (pictured below). Sophie is now 2 years old, however look at her as a puppy. There are not many dogs cuter than a springer spaniel puppy. She belongs to my parents, as well as Ace as well as I visited her last weekend. Ace as well as Sophie have a fantastic time whenever they are together.
English springer spaniels are extremely friendly, affectionate dogs. They were bred in England during the 1800s to search game, mainly birds, according to the Encyclopedia of dog Breeds by D. Caroline Coile. They were useful for flushing birds, or getting them to “spring” out of the grass as well as brush. In my opinion, the name springer fits the breed since of its endless energy, playfulness as well as bounciness. A springer without sufficient exercise is like a 6-year-old on a sugar high. as well as their tails never stop wagging.
Springers evaluate between 40 as well as 50 pounds, which makes them a nice, medium-sized dog. They are white with either black or liver markings or tricolored. Their tails are docked to satisfy AKC standards. If their fur is not trimmed, their coats grow to be long as well as flowing.
Advantages to having an English springer spaniel:
1. Springer spaniels have fantastic athletic abilities. They make fantastic hunters, running companions as well as do well in agility.
2. These dogs are simple to train. They succeed in obedience trials, agility as well as hunting.
3. Springer spaniels like everyone. They are always happy. The constant tail wagging will bring a smile to anyone’s face. even when they are being scolded, the tail wags as if to say, “But you forgive me, right?” They are lively as well as affectionate as well as get along fantastic with youngsters as well as other pets.
4. They are a workable size. At about 45 pounds, most people will be able to lift a springer. They are not as huge as well as powerful as many of the other sporting dogs.
5. Springers make great watchdogs. They aren’t huge barkers, however since of their alertness, they will warn their owners of approaching strangers or animals.
Disadvantages to having an English springer spaniel:
1. Their endless energy will get irritating if they don’t get sufficient exercise. Springers requirement more than an hour of physical as well as mental exercise daily or they will get bored. Obedience training, a long everyday walk as well as a huge lawn will pay off huge time if you own a springer.
2. Their coats will need brushing, as well as they will likewise requirement trimming every two to three months or so. The breed likewise sheds.
3. health and wellness problems typical with springer spaniels include ear infections, hip dysplasia as well as elbow dysplasia, according to Coile.
4. A springer’s tracking as well as flushing instincts are sufficient to drive a person nuts on a walk. Without appropriate training as well as leadership, a springer won’t understand when to stop as well as can quickly ended up being fixated on squirrels, rabbits as well as birds.
5. Although springers make great watchdogs, they are likewise likely to make buddies with any type of stranger. There is not an aggressive bone in a springer’s body.