The Springer is an ancient dog breed from England. It is intelligent, lively, friendly, lively, sturdy, with a pair of large drooping ears and a very foreign appearance.

1. In order to choose a cute and healthy Springer Spaniel, you first need to understand the various appearance characteristics of the Springer Spaniel. You can buy some Springer Spaniel dogs books, or browse some Springer Spaniel related information online, or communicate with friends who keep Springer Spaniels. The editor summarizes some basic characteristics of Springer Spaniel for you:

① Springer Spaniel head characteristics

The proportion of head and body is moderate, and the head shape is elegant and not bulky. The head is approximately the same length as the neck and joins the torso. The eye openings are moderate in size and oval in shape. Eyelids tight and dimpled, nictitating membrane not prominent. The Springer Spaniel has long, wide ears that fall naturally down the sides of the cheeks. The Springer Spaniel has a long, broad skull with a flat top and slightly rounded sides and back. The snout is about as long as the skull. Nasal bone straight. Cheeks are square and sharply defined below the eyes. The jaws are long enough, square, sloping and strong enough to hunt easily, the upper lip fully closed and square enough to cover the jawline. The nose is pigmented, liver-colored or black, depending on the color of the coat. The nostrils are wide and dilated. Teeth are hard, straight, medium in size and in a scissors bite.

② Springer Spaniel Physical Characteristics

The neck is of moderate length, the neck muscles are strong, and the head is slightly arched. Likewise the Springer Spaniel has a strong, compact trunk with short ribs and joints. The chest is deep and level with the elbows, with a well developed forechest. The ribs are long, extending continuously to the middle of the torso. The back is straight, strong and level. The loin is short, strong and slightly arched. The rump is elegantly rounded and joins smoothly with the hind legs. The rump is gently sloping towards the base of the tail, which hangs naturally along the rump. Tail level or slightly raised.

③Characteristics of the Springer Spaniel's limbs

The shoulder blades are flat and tightly combined with the ends, making the outline of the trunk appear smooth. The Springer Spaniel's elbow is just below the top of the shoulder blade. The elbows are very close to the torso. The front legs are straight and meet the feet at a right angle. Bones are strong, slightly flat, neither too round nor too heavy. Palms short, strong and slightly oblique. The feet are round or slightly oval. Feet compact, well arched, of medium size, well padded and feathered between the toes. The hips and thighs are strong and powerful. Its entire hindquarters show strength and drive. The thighs are broad and strong, and the knees are strong. Posterior view, hind palms parallel. The foot is the same as the forefoot, except that it is smaller and more compact.

④Characteristics of the Springer Spaniel's coat

The coat consists of the outer layer of medium long hair and the lower layer of down. On the ears, trunk, etc., the outer coat is of medium length, flat or wavy, and the undercoat is short, soft and dense. The amount of undercoat is affected by climate and season. The coat is neat and shiny.

⑤ Springer Spaniel Coat Characteristics

Coat up to liver and white, black and white, blue or liver-colored, or any of the above colors with tan markings of any color.

2. Choose a regular, well-known Springer Spaniel kennel, or a family breeder. For the sake of huge profits, some breeders now ignore the quality of the Springer Spaniel, blindly breed, and then rely on bragging to sell for money. This has led to the emergence of many disqualified Springer Spaniels in China. Therefore, when preparing to buy, you must go to the kennel or personal breeder's home to see the actual situation of the Springer puppies, including health, size, certificates, parents' appearance, living environment, etc. Generally speaking, if the bloodlines of the parents meet the standards, the offspring will basically inherit these fine bloodlines.

3. About the price of Springer Spaniel. You must be clear that you get what you pay for, and no pie will fall from the sky. What you need to understand is that a standard Springer Spaniel typically costs between 3,000 and 15,000.

4. Bring a friend who has experience in raising springer spaniels to see the puppies together, don't just listen to the seller's side. You must pay close attention to see the Springer Spaniel's coat, frame, appearance, temperament, health, activity, etc. At the same time, ask the seller some basic information to see if their introduction is objective and detailed. Ask the seller if the Springer Spaniel has been vaccinated, see how active the Springer Spaniel is, whether the eyes are bright, whether there is a runny nose, etc. At the same time, you need to know their after-sales service, whether they are guaranteed, etc. Finally, go home with a Springer Spaniel after visiting a few more kennels.