English Springer Spaniels were bred to be hunting dogs. English Springer Spaniels can also retrieve game. Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels used to be the same breed. A litter of puppies would be separated by size. The smaller dogs were designated as Cocker Spaniels, which hunted a kind of bird called the woodcock, and the larger dogs were designated as Springer Spaniels. They Appear in 16th Century Art. There are two different types of English Springer Spaniel: bench and field.
Although the AKC breed standard does not separate the two types, there are some key differences. The bench type is designed for the show ring, so he has a longer, thicker coat with more feathering. The field type is designed for hunting, so he has a lighter coat and a docked tail. They Are Exceptional Show Dogs. Unless you have one or have another member of the Spaniel family, you might not be aware of their amazing traits and facts about them.
Millie is particularly obsessed with balls and sticks — invest in some used tennis balls via ebay and you have hours of fun ahead of you and great to use as a reward in training! Be prepared to increase your activity levels and spend upwards of 2 hours daily exercising your spaniel.
Boredom can lead to destructiveness — this is not a breed that enjoys a sedentary lifestyle or to be left alone. They are at their happiest when working with their owners. You can see this clearly with Millie left and Harley right below who are from the same litter but clearly have inherited their build from the opposite parents mum is a working springer spaniel and dad a show springer spaniel. Most enjoy a trip to a beach or lake, however they are a little obsessed with it and enjoy getting into puddles and water bowls just as much.
Be prepared for mud and water to be tracked through the house and for lots of doggy baths!! Both dogs make equally good family pets , but knowing the fundamental differences between the two will help a potential owner make an informed decision. For bench and field-bred springers, that sacrifice will mostly be in the "looks vs. Field-bred springers will instinctually be the better hunting dog , but will also have more variation in size or coloration. Obviously, the latter will matter less to you if you're looking for a camping buddy.
Meanwhile, bench-bred springers may take a little more work to train to the gun, but they will also adapt more readily to a home-and-family lifestyle, and may have slightly lower requirements for physical activity or a higher threshold for boredom. Both dogs have the same basic lifespans, health concerns, and general temperament.
But in other respects, "It's tremendous how much variation you can find within the breed," Riordian says. Whether bench or field-bred, English springer spaniels are highly intelligent, playful, extremely social dogs. They love water and will look for every opportunity to get wet.
English springer spaniels get along well with children and other animals, though the field-bred springers may have their hunting instincts triggered by cats or other small animals. Similarly, if left to their own devices in a backyard, it may be at the peril of any lingering birds.
English springer spaniels are active, curious, and energetic dogs. They are eager to please humans, but will require training to keep from becoming unruly. This is a dog that will require regular outdoor exercise.
But as long as those needs are met and it's provided with plenty of social time with people, an English springer spaniel can adapt readily to any kind of living situation, from downtown apartment to sprawling ranch.
Despite their hunting nature, English springer spaniels are fairly indifferent watchdogs. Bred as a field hunter, aggression towards strange humans or other dogs was an undesirable trait that has been actively bred against. They may alert bark as someone approaches the door, but always in more of a friendly greeting than any kind of warning. The English springer spaniels' high intelligence makes them willing and able training partners. They pick up on new tasks quickly, and the hunting breeds can be easily trained to only track and chase specific breeds of gamefowl.
This intelligence, coupled with their natural desire to hunt or work, also makes the English springer spaniel an excellent candidate for agility coursework, as well as hunting and obedience competitions. English springer spaniels are happiest when they have a job to do , and will relish the daily training and practice these events require. As with any breed, the more you can understand about a pup's bloodlines, the better you can gauge how an individual pup will behave.
Watch their demeanor and you'll have a good clue about the pups. As mentioned, the English springer spaniel can adapt to a wide variety of living spaces and situations. The two constants that must be a part of their lives, however, are physical activity and human interaction. Both breeds of English springer spaniel are dogs that will require daily outdoor activity time, preferably with plenty of room to run.
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