The Springer Spaniel is an ancient dog breed from England. It is smart, lively, friendly, lively, has a strong body, a pair of big hanging ears, and is very stylish.

1. In order to choose a cute and healthy Springer Spaniel, you first need to understand the various appearance characteristics of the Springer Spaniel. You can buy some Springer Spaniel dog books, or browse some Springer Spaniel-related information online, or communicate with friends who raise Springer Spaniel dogs. The editor gives you an overview of some basic characteristics of Springer Spaniel dogs:

① Springer Spaniel head characteristics

The proportion of the head to the body is moderate, and the head shape is elegant but not bulky. The head is approximately the same size as the neck and is connected to the trunk. The eye holes are of medium size and oval shape, the color of the eyes is consistent with the color of the coat, and they are sunk in the eye sockets. The eyelids are tight and dimpled, and the nictitating membrane is not prominent. Springer Spaniel ears are long and wide, hanging naturally on both sides of the cheeks. The Springer Spaniel's skull is long and broad, flat on top and slightly rounded on the sides and back. The snout is approximately as long as the skull. Nasal bones straight. The cheeks are square and well defined below the eyes. The jaw is long enough, square, sloping and strong to enable it to hunt easily, and the upper lip is fully closed and square enough to cover the jawline. The nose is full of pigment and is liver or black, depending on the color of the coat. The nostrils are wide and dilated. Teeth are hard, regular, of medium size, with a scissors bite.

② Springer Spaniel physical characteristics

The neck is of moderate length and the neck muscles are strong, causing the head to be slightly arched. Likewise, the Springer Spaniel has a strong, compact trunk with short ribs and joints. The chest is deep and level with the elbows, and the forechest is well developed. The ribs are long and extend continuously to the middle of the trunk. The back is straight, strong and level. Loin short, strong and slightly arched. The croup is elegantly rounded and flows smoothly into the hind legs. The croup slopes gently toward the base of the tail, which hangs naturally along the croup. The tail is level or slightly raised.

③Characteristics of Springer Spaniel limbs

The shoulder blades are flat and closely integrated with the ends, giving the outline of the trunk a smooth appearance. The Springer Spaniel elbow is just below the top of the shoulder blade. The elbows are very close to the torso. The front legs are straight and meet the feet at right angles. Bone strong, slightly flat, neither too round nor too heavy. Palm segments are short, strong and slightly sloping. The feet are round or slightly oval. The feet are compact, well arched, medium in size, thickly padded, and feathered between the toes. The buttocks and thighs are strong and muscular. The entire hindquarters show strength and drive. The thighs are broad and strong, and the knees are strong. Viewed from the rear, the hind palm segments are parallel. The foot is identical to the forefoot except that it is smaller and more compact.

④ Springer Spaniel coat characteristics

The coat consists of an outer layer of medium-long hair and an underlayer of downy hair. The outer coat on the ears, trunk and other parts is medium length, flat or wavy, and the undercoat is short, soft and dense. The amount of undercoat is affected by climate and season. The coat is neat and shiny.

⑤ Springer Spaniel coat color characteristics

Coat color may consist of liver and white, black and white, blue or liver piebald, or any of the above colors with tan markings.

2. Choose a regular, well-known Springer Spaniel kennel or a family breeder. In order to make huge profits, some breeders now blindly breed Springer Spaniels regardless of their quality, and then rely on bragging to make money. As a result, there are many unqualified Springer Spaniels in China. Therefore, when preparing to buy, you must go to the kennel or individual breeder's home to see the actual situation of the Springer Spaniel puppies, including health, size, certificate, appearance of the parents, living environment, etc. Generally speaking, if the parent's bloodline and appearance meet the standards, the offspring will basically inherit these excellent bloodlines.

3. Regarding the price of springer spaniel dogs. You must understand that you get what you pay for, and there will be no pie in the sky. What you need to know is that the price of a standard Springer Spaniel is generally between 3,000 and 15,000.

4. Bring a friend with experience in raising springer spaniels to see the puppies. Don’t just take the seller’s word for it. You must pay attention to observe the Springer Spaniel’s hair volume, frame, appearance, temperament, health, activity level, etc. At the same time, ask the seller some basic information to see if their introduction is objective and detailed. Ask the seller whether the Springer Spaniel has received relevant vaccines, and see how lively the Springer Spaniel is, whether its eyes are bright, whether it has a runny nose, etc. At the same time, you need to know about their after-sales service, whether it is guaranteed, etc. Finally, take a Springer Spaniel home after visiting a few more kennels.