Welsh Springer Spaniel
Modified: 30-11--0001 00:00:00
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an active, loyal, and affectionate member of the spaniel family.
Appearance
The Welsh Springer Spaniel should be slightly off square, length should be slightly greater than the height at the withers. However, some dogs may be square, and this is not penalised in the show ring as long as the height is never greater than the length. The tail is generally docked and the dew claws are removed.
Eyes should be brown; yellow eyes do sometimes occur but are not acceptable for the show ring. Ears are pendulous and lightly feathered. Nostrils are well developed and are black or any shade of brown; a pink nose is to be severely penalised in the show ring. A scissors bite is preferred.
Height at withers:
Dog: 18-19 inches (46 to 48 cm
Bitch: 17-18 inches (43 to 46 cm)
Weight:
35 to 45 lb (16 to 20 kg)
The coat is straight, flat, and soft to the touch, never wiry or wavy. It is weatherproof and provides protection from all kinds of thorn and brush. The back of the legs, chest, and underside of the body are feathered, ears and tail are lightly feathered. The only colour is rich red and white. Any pattern is acceptable and any white area may be flecked with red ticking.
Temperament
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an active, loyal, and affectionate. They can be reserved with strangers, but are not timid, shy, or unfriendly. They are known for being affectionate to all members of the family, especially children, and accepting other pets of the household with a friendly, playful attitude.
The breed is a quick learner but is sometimes known to have selective hearing, especially if there is something more interesting in the environment. With correct training, they can become very obedient dogs.
The Welsh Springer was bred for work and endurance, and as such needs plenty of exercise to remain healthy and content. Without lots of exercise, a dog will become bored and design its own (destructive) means of keeping busy. Goodbye shoes, goodbye garden, goodbye washing on the line.
Health
The Welsh Springer is generally a healthy breed but some can suffer hip dysplasia. Check your breeders breed stock history. The average lifespan is approximately 12 to 14 years.
History
The Welsh Springer Spaniel was originally called the Welsh Spaniel, and also theWelsh Cocker. It was recognised by UKC, after the breed had gained popularity, in 1902 under the name Welsh Springer Spaniel. Until then it was shown alongside the English Springer Spaniel. It had been transported to America in the late 1800s and gained recognition by the AKC in 1906
Some people believe that the Welsh Springer Spaniel and the Brittany Spaniel share the same ancestry.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an active, loyal, and affectionate member of the spaniel family.
Appearance
The Welsh Springer Spaniel should be slightly off square, length should be slightly greater than the height at the withers. However, some dogs may be square, and this is not penalised in the show ring as long as the height is never greater than the length. The tail is generally docked and the dew claws are removed.
Eyes should be brown; yellow eyes do sometimes occur but are not acceptable for the show ring. Ears are pendulous and lightly feathered. Nostrils are well developed and are black or any shade of brown; a pink nose is to be severely penalised in the show ring. A scissors bite is preferred.
Height at withers:
Dog: 18-19 inches (46 to 48 cm
Bitch: 17-18 inches (43 to 46 cm)
Weight:
35 to 45 lb (16 to 20 kg)
The coat is straight, flat, and soft to the touch, never wiry or wavy. It is weatherproof and provides protection from all kinds of thorn and brush. The back of the legs, chest, and underside of the body are feathered, ears and tail are lightly feathered. The only colour is rich red and white. Any pattern is acceptable and any white area may be flecked with red ticking.
Temperament
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an active, loyal, and affectionate. They can be reserved with strangers, but are not timid, shy, or unfriendly. They are known for being affectionate to all members of the family, especially children, and accepting other pets of the household with a friendly, playful attitude.
The breed is a quick learner but is sometimes known to have selective hearing, especially if there is something more interesting in the environment. With correct training, they can become very obedient dogs.
The Welsh Springer was bred for work and endurance, and as such needs plenty of exercise to remain healthy and content. Without lots of exercise, a dog will become bored and design its own (destructive) means of keeping busy. Goodbye shoes, goodbye garden, goodbye washing on the line.
Health
The Welsh Springer is generally a healthy breed but some can suffer hip dysplasia. Check your breeders breed stock history. The average lifespan is approximately 12 to 14 years.
History
The Welsh Springer Spaniel was originally called the Welsh Spaniel, and also theWelsh Cocker. It was recognised by UKC, after the breed had gained popularity, in 1902 under the name Welsh Springer Spaniel. Until then it was shown alongside the English Springer Spaniel. It had been transported to America in the late 1800s and gained recognition by the AKC in 1906
Some people believe that the Welsh Springer Spaniel and the Brittany Spaniel share the same ancestry.
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