The English Springer is stylish, well-proportioned, smooth and enthusiastic, a thorough sporting dog with distinct snipe characteristics, combining beauty and utility. It is friendly, happy, brave and cautious. At home, they are very sensitive to their masters, good-natured, loyal, easy to discipline and willing to obey. These characteristics make it docile, which is important for hunters to control it during the hunt. There is a tendency to be overweight, and attention should be paid to feeding.
FCI Number: 125
FCI Group: Group VIII: Retrievers, Retrievers and Water Spaniels
Height: Male English Springer 18.9-20.9 inches (48.0-53.0 cm) at shoulders Female English Springer 18.1-20.1 inches (46.0-51.0 cm) at shoulder
Weight Range: Male English Springer weighs 44.1-55.1 lb (20.0-25.0 kg) Female English Springer weighs 39.7-50.7 lb (18.0-23.0 kg)
Head (head, face, eyes, ears , nose, mouth, muzzle, jaw, teeth)
Skull: medium in length, of considerable width, slightly rounded, slightly protruding foreface, with a groove between the eyes that connects the eyebrow or stop Open, the forehead gradually fades toward the occipital bone, and the occipital bone should not be too obvious. Nose: The nostrils are well developed. Muzzle: Foreface moderate in length to skull, broad and deep, well defined below the eyes. Lips: fairly deep and square. Jaws/Teeth: The teeth are strong, with a perfect, regular and thorough scissors bite, i.e. upper teeth pressing against lower teeth, square to the jaw. Eyes: Moderate size. Almond-shaped, neither protruding nor deeply recessed, well positioned (no nictitating membrane), alert, with a benevolent expression. Dark brown, pale eyes are undesirable. Ears: The leaves are small, well-suited length and width, very close to the head, in line with the eyes. Has beautiful feathers.
Trunk (neck, chest, ribs, waist and back, front of torso, skin)
Neck: Moderately long and muscular. No guttural sound, slightly arched, tapering towards the head. Body: Strong, neither too long nor too short. Loin: Well muscled, slightly arched and well articulated. Chest: Deep and well developed. Naturally expanded ribs.
Limbs (Forerunners, Shoulders, Upper Limbs, Bone Joints, Bone Joints, Paws, Hindquarters, Thighs, Hocks, Joints, and Hock Nails)
Forequarters: The forelegs are erect and well boned. Shoulders: Moderately set, slightly sloping. Elbows: Good engagement with the body. Bone: Strong, flexible. Hindquarters: The hind legs are naturally relaxed. Thighs: Broad, muscular and well developed. Knee: Moderately flexed. Hocks: Stout hocks are not acceptable. Feet: Close, well rounded, with strong, full pads.
Tail
Tail: Usually need to dock. The docked tail is lowered, never higher than the back. It has good fur and can move happily. The undocked tail is lowered, never higher than the back. It has good fur and can move happily. Balance with the rest of the dog's body.
Gait/Motion
Has its own unique gait. The front legs swing upright from the shoulders forward, and the feet move forward with ease. The hocks move naturally under the body, in line with the front legs. When this dog moves slowly, it has a unique stride.
Disqualification Conditions
Defects: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, and any dog that appears to be physically or behaviorally abnormal is a disqualification.