| Origin |
Great Britain - 1600's |
| Original Use |
Game flushing, retrieving |
| Use Today |
Companion, retrieving |
| Temperament |
It is a cheerful, friendly and energetic dog. It is willing to learn, obedient, and even tempered. Most make ideal family dogs provided their exercise requirements are met. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Average |
| Other Pets - Excellent |
| Strangers - Good |
| Children - Excellent
|
| Watchdog Ability |
Very Good |
| Guard dog Ability |
Average |
| Ease of Training |
Very Good |
| Living Conditions |
Can live outside in temperate climates, but does best if allowed to live indoors with it's family. |
| Exercise |
Requires lots of physical and mental exercise, preferably on a daily basis. |
| Coat |
It has a two layered water resistant coat. The outer coat is flat or wavy. The undercoat is dense, short and soft. It has a feathered fringe on the ears, chest, legs, and stomach. |
| Grooming |
Requires brushing once or twice a week. |
| Colors |
Black on white, liver on white, or tricolor (black or liver with white and tan markings). |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 40 to 50 pounds 18 to 22.75 kg) while the ideal height is 18 to 21 inches (45.75 to 53.5 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
11 to 14 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the English Springer Spaniel dog in the sporting group. |
