Springer Spaniel Breed description: Character & Co

The typical character traits of the English Springer Spaniel

Springer Spaniels are extremely friendly and obedient dogs. They need confident leadership and an occupation that challenges body and soul equally.

If you don't offer such a dog enough variety and tasks, it gets bored quickly. Accumulated energy can manifest itself in an uncontrollable hunting instinct, continuous barking or aggression towards other dogs.

If you have a lot of time and like to spend it in nature, a Springer Spaniel might be suitable for you. If you going hunting with a shotgun in your hand is not for you, you can also keep your dog happy by going running or cycling with them or doing agility or tracking with them. 

At full capacity the dog is very obedient and easy to train. They form a close relationship with the person they like to cuddle with. After the work is done, the Springer Spaniel retreats contentedly into his basket.

• kind and affectionate dog
• hunting dog that needs to be kept busy
• competent leadership necessary
• wants to be out in nature
• tends to get bored and tends to misbehave

Breed typical diseases of the English Springer Spaniel

Occasionally, hip joint dysplasia can occur. The retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy is a disease of the retina of the eye. It can impair the dog's vision.

A special hereditary disease within the breed is the "Springer Rage Syndrome". This changes the dog's serotonin balance and it suddenly attacks its family members. The exact background of the disease is not clear. It is not treatable and affected dogs usually have to be put down.

Breeding, purchase and keeping of the English Springer Spaniel

Please only get a dog like this if you really have enough time. The Springer Spaniel is still happiest as a hunting dog. A house in the countryside with a garden and a lot of free running areas would be ideal for this active companion.

You can get a Springer Spaniel puppy from a renowned breeder starting at a price of about 900 Euros. As you have seen, there are some special features and hereditary diseases of this breed. Therefore you should really only buy an English Springer Spaniel that comes from a committed breeding background.