This dog breed is active, faithful, loyal, and loving. The English Springer Spaniel is the quintessential people-pleaser and they crave company and affection. They tend to be a very friendly and sociable dog breed with a gentle nature.

They generally get along well with other pets and children, which makes them a great family pet that will be eager to join in on any activity as long as it means they get to be with you. Well-socialized Springers are even known to be open and friendly with strangers.

The English Springer Spaniel is a highly adaptable dog breed. Although larger homes with yards where this dog breed can run are ideal, they can adapt well to apartment living as long as they get enough exercise and mental stimulation every day.

They also tend to do well in most climates as their double coat offers them a little bit of extra protection in the winter. As with most dog breeds, they are sensitive to extreme heat or cold. Because they bond so closely with their families, they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. Their high energy and high intelligence also mean they get restless and bored easily and can become destructive if they do not get enough exercise, attention, or mental stimulation.

Potential health concerns to be aware of in English Springer Spaniels can include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and eye conditions. Good breeding practices and the health of the parents make a big difference in the health of English Springer Spaniel puppies.

Reputable breeders will screen their dogs before breeding to ensure they are not passing avoidable issues to puppies. Make sure you ask the breeder about the genetic history of the parents.

You can also ask about any health tests or clearances that have been done. The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc., the parent club of this breed, recommends a DNA test to check for Glycogen Storage Disease VII and PFK deficiency, a DNA test to check for Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4, an elbow evaluation, a hip evaluation, an ophthalmologist evaluation.

This dog breed is usually very easy to train, which makes them a good fit for owners of any experience level. They are also considered one of the best dog breeds for first-time owners. The English Springer Spaniel is highly intelligent, obedient, and eager to please their owners.

The key to this dog breed is positive training methods and ensuring they get enough activity and exercise to remain engaged and happy. Puppy training classes can help all owners develop a strong bond with their English Springer Spaniel puppy and are a good opportunity for some early socialization as well.

English Springer Spaniels are known for their splotches and freckles. Common coat colors are black and white, liver and white, blue or liver roan, or tricolor. They also often have freckles across their legs and muzzles.

This dog breed has a weather-resistant double coat. Their outer coat ranges from short to medium in length. Brushing their coat weekly with a hard bristle dog grooming brush helps reduce shedding, work out tangles, prevent matting, and keeps their coat in good condition. On top of that, you will want to trim your dog’s nails once or twice monthly, brush their teeth daily, and check their ears regularly to ensure they are dry, clean, and free of debris.

Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed ensures they can continue to walk and move around comfortably. Nails that are too long tend to get caught in things and can force your dog’s paws into unnatural and uncomfortable positions as they try to move around. Good dental care for your dog is imperative in order to reduce tartar and plaque buildup and help prevent dental disease.

English Springer Spaniels have floppy ears that drop down. This type of ear can collect moisture, dirt, and debris more than ears that stick straight up and can be more prone to infection. By regularly checking your dog’s ears and carefully cleaning them as needed, you can help keep your dog’s ears healthy and reduce the chance of ear infections.

This dog breed is high-energy and needs plenty of exercise to stay happy and healthy. They are fans of long walks, hiking, and any activity that keeps them close to you. Individual dogs may vary, but this dog breed tends to enjoy swimming.

Their fun, playful nature and the innate sense to chase and retrieve make games of fetch, as well as chase, a joy. They also tend to excel in several dog sports including tracking, rally, agility, and obedience. If your dog is a fan of swimming, they may even enjoy competing in dock diving as well.

Fully-grown English Springer Spaniels generally stand 19-20 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 40-50 pounds on average.

English Springer Spaniels usually live for 12-14 years on average.

The English Springer Spaniel gets their name from their hunting style. Although they can also point and retrieve, they are known for being used to flush out, or “spring”, game in the field by chasing birds into flight for hunters.