The Springer is a medium-sized dog with a strong and powerful build. Its pair of long drooping ears are soft and very responsive. When it is friendly, its short tail will keep wagging. In addition, when it is in its best condition, the body muscles will be uniform, symmetrical, enthusiastic, and more equipped with the vitality and utility of the long-eared dog.

1. Introduction of Springer Spaniel

Springer Spaniel is a kind of Medium-sized sporting dog with a compact body and a docked tail. The coat is of moderate length, with feathering on the legs, ears, chest, and belly. With its drooping ears, gentle and refined expression, firm structure and friendly wagging tail, it declares that it is undoubtedly a member of the old family of snipe dogs. First, it must be a very well-proportioned dog, without any exaggeration, with all parts appearing finely and harmoniously. Its posture is that of standing proudly, with a deep body and strong, muscular legs of sufficient length to support the body with ease. On the whole, the English Flying Spaniel appears to be powerful, sturdy, and very agile. It looks like the kind that can do hunting in tough conditions and stick to it. The best English Springer Spaniels are stylish, well-proportioned, smooth and enthusiastic, thoroughly sporting dogs with distinct snipe-hound characteristics, combining beauty and utility.

II. History of the Springer Spaniel

During the Renaissance, it was considered an ideal companion for European hunters. It became popular in the United States in the 17th century. This is an ancient and pure breed, the oldest hunting dog; due to its original purpose, it is often used in fowling, falconry or dog hunting. Often used during hunting to find, fly or retrieve prey. In 1880, the American Hound Club was established, and its job was to classify dogs by size, with any dog over 12.70 kg classified as a Springer Spaniel. Although some Springer spaniels have long been used for hunting in the United States, they were not better known until 1924, when the British Springer Spaniel Wild Hunt Testing Association was formed. Three years (1927) after the start of field hunting testing, the English Springer Spaniel Field Hunting Testing Association became the British Springer Spaniel Club. This association further developed the English Springer Spaniel's stand display and field hunting tests. Formed in 1927 and first revised in 1932, the American Kennel Club's English Springer Spaniel Standard has been developed as closely as possible to its natural bred ability, i.e. it is a hunting dog that, when trained, can do Ask it to do the work. The Society also conducts an annual field test that demonstrates to the public how well this breed performs as an archer. With the development of other hounds, the hounds must be able to search the ground quickly and, after being well trained, can carry out the signals or commands given to them.

3. English Springer Spaniel

The typical English Springer Spaniel is friendly, eager to please, capable of learning, and willing to obey dog. Such characteristics facilitate management and are easily controlled by the appropriate dog handler in the wild. During the game, appear calm and dedicated, allowing the referee to examine its body, neither angry nor flattering. The desire to attack humans, or the desire to attack other dogs, does not meet the characteristics of a sporting dog and is a defect. Overly timid, forgiving to puppies and novices, needs fair punishment.

Four. Springer Spaniel Coat Color and Appearance

Coat:

Tight, erect, resistant to rain, never rough . The ears, forelegs, body and hindquarters are moderately feathered. Color: Liver and white, black and white, or any of the above colors with tan markings.

General Appearance:

Strong and powerful. The coat is of moderate length, mostly concentrated on the ears, chest and legs. Its pair of long drooping ears are soft and very responsive. When it's friendly, its short tail keeps turning. In addition, when it is in its best condition, the body muscles will be uniform, symmetrical, enthusiastic, and more equipped with the vitality and utility of the long-eared dog.

Size: The Springer has a medium build, with an ideal height of about 20? and females about 19?. For proper proportions, a 20-foot springer should weigh 50 pounds; a 19-foot female should weigh 40 pounds.

Head: The head should be in proportion to the body. The shape of the head should not be bulky, but should give a sense of energy and refinement.

Eyes: Medium in oval shape. The color around the eyes is the same color as the coat.

Ears: Broad, long, drooping, set close to the neck whether standing or squatting.

Nose: The nose is liver or black in color. The nasal bone develops downward in an arc, forming a semi-circular, arched nose.

Teeth: Scissors bite, medium size.

Body: Moderately sloping shoulders, mane to tail length equal to body height. The chest is deep, moderately broad in the forechest, the elbows are moderately expanded, and the back is firm. The mane is sloping smoothly to the tail, and the rump is slightly rounded and muscular.

Feet: ---

Tail: Has a short, bone-like tail.

Coat: The coat is of medium length, with a wavy shape, distinct from the short, soft coat on the underside. However, when the weather changes, Springer's coat makes constant changes to the temperature from time to time. For example, in wet weather, their undercoat is waterproof and weatherproof. The ears, chest, feet and abdomen will be plump and longer. Coat is soft and smooth.

Color: Can be mixed with various colors. Black or liver color with white markings, white with liver or black markings, blue or liver color mixed with gray and white. Black dogs only have brown eyes. But brown and reddish-brown dogs have pairs of brown eyes.

Physical Form: Light-footed, with the advantages of an athletic dog's gait.

Personality: Blends in with strangers and other pets. Friendly and easy to amuse. Active, smart, good at running in the woods and water sports. But likes to bite things.

Tight, upright, rain-resistant, never rough. The ears, forelegs, body and hindquarters are moderately feathered. Color: Liver and white, black and white, or any of the above colors with tan markings.