Why choose an English Springer Spaniel?
The English Springer Spaniel has been in existence for over 200 years, and has been officially recognised as a breed by the Kennel Club since 1902. The breed got its name because the dogs were originally used to spring game for the net or falcon. Today the Springer Spaniel is recognised for its abilities as a versatile all round gundog, and is known to make an affectionate family pet. Thanks to its fantastic nose the Springer Spaniel is a popular sniffer dog for both drugs and explosives. In Scotland, a number of Springer Spaniels are trained Search and Rescue dogs, working mainly with the mountain rescue services. The ‘modern’ Springer falls into two distinct types – ‘show’ or ‘working’. The show type is usually slightly taller, with heavier bone, longer ears and feathering, and has a different shape to the dome of the head. The working dog can be considerably smaller although there is more variation in size than its show counterpart. Colours for both types are liver and white; liver,
