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The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family.
Appearance: The build of the Welsh Springer Spaniel
should be slightly off square, meaning that the length of the
dog 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
usually removed.
Eyes should be brown in colour; 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 penalized 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 naturally straight, flat, and soft to the
touch, it should never wiry or wavy. It is weatherproof and
gives protection from all kinds of thorn and brush. The back
of the legs, chest, and underside of the body are feathered,
and the ears and tail are lightly feathered. The only color 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 breed. Some might be
"reserved" with strangers, but should not be timid,
shy, or unfriendly. The breed is well 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 "deaf to
commands", 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 exercise to keep healthy and content. Without
adequate exercise, a dog may become bored and design its own
(usually destructive) means of keeping busy, often to its
owner's displeasure.
Health: The Welsh Springer is generally a healthy breed but
some can suffer hip dysplasia, eye problems and, also, like
other dogs with large heavy ears, they are prone to ear
infections . The average lifespan is approximately 12 to 14
years.
History: The Welsh Springer Spaniel was originally
called the Welsh Spaniel, but was also known as the Welsh
Cocker. It was recognised by The Kennel Club, 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 American Kennel Club
in 1906. Some experts believe that the Welsh Springer Spaniel
and the Brittany Spaniel share the same ancestry.
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