The English Springer Spaniel, also known as: English Springer Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, originated in England in 1576. The ancestor of the British Springer Terrier is the Bulldog, and its main purpose is as a search dog used by the police to search for contraband, drugs, and explosives. There are 2 breeds of this dog: Welsh Springer Spaniel (Welsh Springer Spaniel) and English Springer Spaniel (English Springer Spaniel). The English Springer Spaniel has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, is easy to train, and is very loyal to its owner.

1. British Springer Spaniel - Morphological Characteristics

(1) Overall characteristics

The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog with a compact and strong body and a docked tail. Its body is very well-proportioned, but not excessive, and every part is well-proportioned. The carriage is elegant and confident, the body is deep, the legs are strong and muscular, and the long legs make it easy to carry. It keeps working under tough hunting conditions. The shoulder height of male dogs is 50.8cm; the height of female dogs is 48.3cm. 2.5cm higher or lower than the ideal standard is a shortcoming. The male dog weighs approximately 22.85kg; the female dog weighs approximately 18.14kg. At his best, he is endowed with style, symmetry, balance and enthusiastic qualities, making him a true hunting dog who can distinguish his prey.

(2)Appearance characteristics

The English Springer Spaniel has a medium-sized head, an inverted triangle shape, a large mouth, and white fur around the mouth. The dog's ears are long, naturally drooping, and the ears are covered with long feathers. The eyes are just the right size, black in color and very lively. The nose is of medium size and the sense of smell is very sensitive, making it an excellent search dog. The limbs are long, and the forelimbs are very straight and longer than the hind limbs; the muscles of the limbs are very well developed, which is conducive to running and hunting.

(3) Coat characteristics

The English Springer Spaniel has a double coat (outer coat and undercoat). The outer coat is medium-length, flat or wavy, and is easily distinguished from the undercoat, which is short, soft and dense. The amount of down on the lower layer is affected by climate and season, making it waterproof, resistant to weather effects and harsh conditions. Coat colors include: black, liver with white marks, white body with black, liver marks, blue, liver colored hair, black, white or liver, white with tawny marks, usually on the eyebrows and cheeks , inside the ears and under the tail.

(4)Characteristics

The English Springer Spaniel is intelligent, lively, highly obedient and loyal, and is an excellent working dog. If raised as a pet dog, the English Springer Spaniel is docile, considerate, and can live in harmony with family members. Bred as a working dog, the English Springer Spaniel will never disappoint its owner, with excellent observation and smelling abilities.

2. British Springer Spaniel - Feeding Method

(1) Eating

The English Springer Terrier is a carnivorous animal. In order to ensure the normal development of the dog, it is best for the owner to provide him with meat., bones, vegetables, broth with rice and other foods, there is no need to buy dog ​​food to feed them. The digestive tract of dogs is shorter than that of herbivores. The content of hydrochloric acid in the stomach of British spring spaniels ranks first among domestic animals. In addition, the intestinal wall is thick and has strong absorptive capacity, so it is easy and suitable to digest carnivorous food.

(2)Nursing

The coat of the English Springer Spaniel is thicker and richer, in order to keep the dog beautiful at all times. The owner should often help comb the hair and use clothes to promote metabolism and reduce hair loss. It is best to bathe your dog once a week to remove bacteria and parasites hidden in the coat and prevent the occurrence of diseases.

(3) Sports

The English Springer Spaniel is a sporty working dog, and exercise is very important for the Springer Spaniel. The owner should take more time to take it out for walks and allow it to run and roll as much as it wants in a wide area. Reasonable exercise can extend the life of your dog and prevent diseases.

3. British Springer Spaniel-Training Elements

(1) Rules

The best way to train a dog is to have a fixed routine, a fixed time and a fixed place every day, to eat, eat, go to the toilet, exercise, and rest. With this rule, the owner will be much more relaxed during the feeding process. This kind of rule is best cultivated from an early age.

(2) Repeatedly

Any training is a repetitive process, and it is impossible to achieve the effect of dog training in one or several times. Training requires the owner to be patient enough to do the same thing over and over again. Just like a mother taking care of her child, if you repeat it patiently, over time, the dog will naturally develop good habits.

(3) Moderate

Moderate training is one of the keys to successful training. Train 5 times a day for 8-10 minutes each time for the best results. If the training time is too long, the dog will become tired of learning. Even if the dog is trained more, the effect will not be very good. If the training time is too short, the dog’s memory training process may not be reliable. It is very necessary to master the appropriate training time. The best training time is half an hour before eating.

4. How much does a British Spring Spaniel cost?

The price of British spring hounds has a relatively large arc and flexibility. The prices of spring hounds in different regions, sizes, genders, breeds and coat colors are different. Those with pure varieties and good looks can cost tens of thousands. The general price is between 1,200-4,000 yuan. Springer retrievers aged 1-2 years are the most popular and the price will be higher.

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