A good all-rounder dog, your English Springer Spaniel will love to accompany you on a run or snuggle up on the couch.

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Known for their puppy dog eyes, these gorgeous friendly pets will be a welcome addition to any home. They are eager to please, intelligent and willing to obey, making them easy pets to train. They are well-suited to family environments with young children and also make great companions for senior pet parents. English Springer Spaniels live for 12-14 years. They have a medium tendency to bark and may test their voice from time to time.

Fun fact: Spaniels are originally from Spain!

These dogs have oodles of energy and will go and go and go. They need lots of rigorous exercise, such as daily runs and games of fetch. Lots of mental and physical stimulation will keep them happy. Due to their friendly nature you can expect lots of licks and for them to befriend other household pets. Their coat is weather-, water- and thorn-proof! They look best when brushed weekly and they shed moderately. English Springer Spaniels are not hypoallergenic.

Scheduled six monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Together with your vet, you can determine and maintain a preventative health care program based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Check your pet’s ears and eyes regularly as they are prone to infections.

Size

An English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized breed weighing between 23 and 25kgs, with a height between 48-51cms.

Space

Whether an apartment or house, your pet will adapt to any space, provided it gets enough exercise.

Energy Levels

The equivalent of a marathon runner, they like to go and go and go. Rigorous daily exercise and lots of games are needed each day.

Difficulty of Training

Their high level of intelligence and desire to please makes them very easy to train.

Family Suitability

While not a great watchdog, they are perfect family pets or loyal companions.

Compatibility with other Pets

They love all other pets.

 Need for Company

While not likely to follow you around from room to room, these Spaniels love attention.

Hypoallergenic Dog Breed?

No

Coat and Grooming Needs

They are moderate-maintenance. Their medium flat or wavy coat in black and white, liver and white, or with tan markings, needs to be brushed weekly. Hair around their ears, chest, legs and tail needs to be trimmed when necessary.

 Shedding

They are moderate shedders.

Tendency to Bark

This breed has a moderate tendency to bark.

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