Welsh Springer Spaniel

• The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog breed is known for its dark, silky, red and white coat. The hair is medium length and may be wavy or straight. The coat on the tail, undersides, legs, and chest is feathered.

• Dogs have long pendant ears, sweet hazel eyes, and a rounded head and square muzzle.

• Talented dogs, Welsh Springer Spaniels are amiable family companions with endless stamina and exceptional enthusiasm.

———————— Temperament ————————

• Welsh Springer Spaniels are happy animals with a willing, independent nature. They love to part of the family, are excellent with children, and get along well with other pets.

• This breed can be sensitive and reserved around strangers and should be well socialized at a young age. Without proper training, dogs can become timid or overly protective.

• The hunting instinct in the Welsh Springer Spaniel is strong and irrepressible; it is essential that early training (before six months) be used to funnel that energy into positive skills and habits.

———————— Height and Weight ————————

• Adult males tend to be 17-19 inches tall and weigh around 40-45 pounds.

• Adult females are generally 16-18 inches tall and weigh about 35-45 pounds.

———————— Living Conditions and Exercise ————————

• The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog breed is well suited to apartment life as long as proper exercise is provided. Dogs tend to be active even indoors, so be sure to provide proper stimulation.

• These are lively dogs; they require long walks or jogs every day, plus time to run free. Behavior and health problems tend to develop if they do not receive enough exercise.

———————— Life Expectancy ————————

• Well-cared for dogs can be expected to live 12-15 years.

———————— Grooming ————————

• The easy-to-care-for coat needs just occasional brushing with a brush with stiff bristles. Dogs should only be bathed when necessary. Ears should be checked regularly for infection or foreign matter.

• Nails should be kept clipped and the hair between the toes should be trimmed frequently.

• They are average shedders.

———————— History ————————

• The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog breed was most likely developed before the 1300s as a combination of various spaniels and cockers. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is set apart from its close relatives - the English Cocker and the English Springer Spaniel - by its tireless nature and ability to work and hunt in all terrains and types of weather.

• The "Springer" name is derived from the breed's talent for finding, or "springing", game that is hidden in the brush or grass.

• An excellent family dog, the Welsh Springer is prized for talents that include retrieving, watchdogging, hunting, and tracking.

———————— Group and Recognition ————————

• Grouping: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting

• Recognition: CKC, ACR, NKC, APRI, FCI, KCGB, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NZKC

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