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English Springer Spaniel Pictures and InformationEnglish Springer Spaniel Description
The English Springer Spaniel was heavily used as a hunting dog during the Renaissance. It is the dog that many other English Spaniels originated from. It has been popular in the United States since the 18th century. TemperamentThe vast majority of English Springer Spaniels are friendly dogs that are excellent with children. They are intelligent and obedient, and can be trained easily. They have lots of energy, and love to play. Despite the fact that these dogs have their tails docks, they will still wag them. English Springer Spaniels will behave best when they are in the presence of people. If they are left alone for extended periods of time, they can begin developing behavior problems. They are good with all pets except birds. They may bark excessively if they are left alone. Health ProblemsEnglish Springer Spaniels can easily gain weight, so they should never be overfed. They may also develop hip dysplasia, epilepsy, PRA and other eye problems. Yeast infections in the dog’s ears are also a possibility, but weekly cleaning of a susceptible dog will help keep this problem at a minimum. A rare genetic condition may mean that this breed shows some aggression to other dogs and humans in adulthood. .Although it should be noted that this condition is exceptionally rare, before you purchase this dog, you will want to look at its genetic line to help reduce the possibility of this occuring in the adult dog. English Springer Spaniels have a maximum life expectancy of 14 years. ExerciseThese dogs enjoy extensive amounts of exercise. In fact, exercise is necessary for English Springer Spaniels to be cheerful. They will want to be taken on long walks, and owners will also want to unleash them in secure locations. Special Grooming NeedsThe coat of the English Springer Spaniel will generally need moderate amounts of care. Owners will want to use a brush which has strong bristles, and it should only be given baths when it is needed.
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