Springer spaniel

⏳ Lifespan ⏳

12 - 14 years

💪 Weight 💪

Male:23 - 25kg

Female:23 - 25kg

📏 Height 📏

Male:46 - 51cm

Female: 43 - 48cm

📃 Pedigree 📃

Yes

🐕 Breed group 🐕

Gundog

❤ Health tests available ❤

BVA/KC/SDS Gonioscopy, DNA test - Fuco, DNA test - PRS (cord1), BVA/KC/SDS/ Eye Scheme, BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - PFK

💳 Nicknames 💳

Springer, Springer Spaniel, Norfolk Spaniel (original name)

Pros

• Loyal affectionate and trustworthy
• Even-tempered and calm
• Versatile
• Wonderful with children of all ages
• Springers are the perfect companion dogs for active people

Cons

• Springers are energetic active dogs that need lots of daily exercise
• They need to be trained early in life to settle into a home environment
• Quite high maintenance on the grooming front and have a tendency to get mucky
• The breed as a whole has a few hereditary health challenges

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They will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. English Springer Spaniels adapt well to town or city life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

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