• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of English Springer Spaniels: This breed of dog was bred during the 1800's. These small to medium-sized gun dogs have a long silky coat and long frilled ears. The name Springer refers to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: English Springer Spaniels originated in England and was originally bred for bird flushing and retrieving
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relate to its skill of hunting Woodcock pigeons  
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 18 - 21 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of English Springer Spaniels and Nicknames: the word Spaniel is often mis-spelt as Spanial
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of English Springer Spaniels: The coat is normally long & straight and comes in a range of colors including Liver/White or Black/White with or without tan
• Fact 7 - Life of English Springer Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for English Springer Spaniels is the Sporting Dog (Gundog) dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing English Springer Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are English Springer Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. English Springer Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of elbow joints)
  • - Ear Infections
  • - Eye Infections
• Fact 12 - Breeding English Springer Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise English Springer Spaniels

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