The English Springer is a medium-sized sporting dog with a compact, stocky body and a docked tail. Moderately wavy, with feathering on the limbs, ears, and chest.

Lop ears, a relaxed expression, a steady body and a friendly wagging tail, show that he is indeed a member of the old hound family. Its body is very well-proportioned, but not overly well-proportioned in any part.

Elegant and conspicuous in manner, deep trunk, strong and muscular legs, long enough for ease. Overall, the English Springer Spaniel should display strength, endurance and liveliness. It should exhibit a runner and long-lasting physique that will keep working under tough hunting conditions.

At his best, he is stylish, well-proportioned, balanced and enthusiastic, and with a combination of beauty and utility, he is an authentic hunting dog capable of distinguishing his prey. The structure of the English Springer Spaniel allows him to cover rough terrain, with agility and reasonable speed. His structure allows him to generate great stamina.

He should be of medium build. The ideal height at the withers for males is 20 inches; the ideal height for females is 19 inches. An error of more than 1 inch is a defect. A 20-inch-at-shoulder male, when well-proportioned and in good condition in all respects, weighs about 50 pounds; a 19-inch-at-shoulder female weighs about 40 pounds. The length of the body (the distance from the junction of the shoulder blade to the upper arm to the hip) is slightly greater than the height at the withers.

A dog that is too long, especially at the waist, tires easily and lacks the tight silhouette that this breed should have; a dog that is, relative to the length of the legs, Dogs that are too short can disrupt overall balance and affect gait. Both are equally undesirable and both are flaws. The English Springer Spaniel should be of the correct constitution, appearing solid and strong, with plenty of bone, but never appearing clumsy or clumsy.