Springer Spaniel  by Louis Frisino

Springer Spaniel

Springer Spaniel
by Louis Frisino
14" by 18"
Framed Size 24" by 28"
Edition of 850
$60.00

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The English Springer Spaniel is a dog characterized by long, drooping ears, a medium to long coat, a happily wagging, docked tail, and a penchant for flushing (or "springing") birds. Females are around 19" tall at the withers, weighing around 40 lbs, and males around 20", weighing about 50 lbs. They may be black and white, liver and white, or either combination with tan points (tri-colored), with or without ticking (freckles).

Since the 1930's, Springer's have developed in the United States and Canada into dogs bred mostly for their hunting ability, known as "field-bred" Springer's, (Field Spaniels are a different breed), and dogs bred with attention to a written breed standard, known as show or "bench" Springer's. The breed standard does NOT separate the two types. The standard does not demand any pattern of markings, but most commonly, both field and show Springer's have dark ears and head, white muzzle and a white blaze. Show dogs commonly have a dark blanket and less ticking and a fairly long coat, while field lines may be almost completely white, have a shorter coat, and be more heavily freckled. (Drop in here if you want to meet some . Both types have docked tails, though field dogs may be left longer with a "flag" on the end. Since field Springer's are bred for their hunting ability and soundness, rather than a written description, there is greater variety in style among these dogs.

Springer's are cheerful dogs with a sense of humor. They are affectionate, good with children and noisy with intruders. However, they would probably follow an ax-murderer home if he gave them a pet and a treat. They are "reactors," but most don't bark without a reason. English Springer's make excellent house-pets and can thrive with moderate exercise, though some Springer's can be high energy dogs. They are actively represented in obedience, agility, fly-ball , tracking, and therapy, as well as being fine hunters and companions. While Springer's from show lines might be acceptable in the field, serious hunters are advised to look to those who breed active, working stock.

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