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Sandy Payne sent in her English Springer Spaniel Picture of Paddy:
hello my name is paddy and im 3 im a black and white springer spaniel
and when i was 1 i was left to die by some nasty people i had to
have my tail cut off and needed lots of T L C thats when my new
owners came along they look after me and i have never been more
loved then i do now i get lots of toys and go for lots of walks
and im all better now i hope you like my picture
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happy ending, sounds like a happy and lucky dog and owner :-)
English Springer Spaniel Picture
Here is another English Springer Spaniel picture sent to us by
Melissa, she writes:
"Here is my English Springer Spaniel, Running Gunner. He
is just a happy go lucky guy who loves life."
Beautiful dog Melissa, thanks for sending him in!
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History:
The Springer Spaniel gets his name from his method of flushing game;
he springs forward to drive birds out of hiding. This breed hunts
well both on land and water and is good at working in brush. He
also is a fine retriever. The English Springer's merry, gentle personality
makes him an ideal family dog.
Description: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture above )
A compact, hearty medium sized dog with long pendant ears, the
English Springer Spaniel should be sturdy and neither too light
nor too heavy. The dog should have a proud bearing, with a slightly
sloping topline which is approximately the same length as the height
at the withers (never longer). The tail is generally docked (and
wagging!), and is held horizontally or slightly upward. The front
legs should be straight. The feet are compact. The head is impressive
but not too heavy, in good proportion to the rest of the dog. The
length of the head should be about the same as the length of the
neck. The stop is moderate with a groove rising between the eyes,
gradually disappearing in the middle of the forehead. The topline
of the skull and muzzle have approximately parallel planes. The
eyes should have a kindly expression. The ears are set on in line
with the eyes. When pulled forward, the ears should reach all the
way to the tip of the nose. The teeth should meet in a scissors
bite. The English Springer Spaniel has a double coat. The medium
length outer coat is flat or wavy, and feathered. The undercoat
varies according to climate and season. Colors are liver-and-white,
and black-and-white (with or without tan markings), blue or liver
roan. The white may have flecks of colored hairs.
Notes: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture above )
Beware of hip dysplasia--buy from OFA certified stock (both parents
and grandparents should be certified if possible). This breed tends
to gain weight easily, so don't overfeed. Needs a lot of exercise
to be happy. Train gently. Some skilled scissoring and clipping
needed about every three months. The ears must be cleaned frequently.
Personality: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture above )
Most English Springers are great dogs for kids. Playful, gentle
and energetic. A tail-wagger. Merry, brave and sweet. Best when
with people as much as possible. Can get into trouble if left alone
too long. Usually good with other pets with the possible exception
of birds. Sometimes scrappy with same sex dogs. The English Springer
breed has been experiencing a serious personality problem some individuals.
An otherwise normal dog goes into sudden rage, viciously attacking
people. During the attacks the dog does not respond to commands.
This condition is generally not evident until the dog is one to
two years old and any dog exhibiting this problem must be humanely
euthanized. Check with breeders about history of "rage"
in the lines.
Behavior: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture above )
Children: Good with children.
Friendliness: Loves everyone.
Trainability: Easy to train.
Independence: Needs people a lot.
Dominance: Moderate.
Other Pets: May be aggressive with dogs of the same sex; do not
trust with non-canine pets.
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs.
Noise: Average barker.
Grooming and Physical Needs: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture
above )
Grooming: Regular grooming needed.
Trimming & Stripping: Skilled trimming or stripping needed.
Coat: Feathered coat.
Shedding: Average shedder.
Docking: The tail is customarily docked.
Exercise: Vigorous daily exercise needed.
Jogging: An excellent jogging companion.
Indoors: Relatively inactive indoors..
Apartments: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.
Outdoor Space: Best with at least an average-size yard.
Climate: Does well in most climates.
Owner: Good for novice owners.
Longevity: Average (10 to 12 years).
Talents: ( English Springer Spaniel Picture above )
hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog, agility, competitive obedience,
and performing tricks.
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