English Springer Spaniel as a Working Dog

The English Springer Spaniel as a working dog — breed characteristics.

The English Springer Spaniel belongs to the FCI group of Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs, within the section for flushing dogs.

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For generations, this breed has accompanied hunters in the field. In the past, as today, an English Springer Spaniel can be a source of great pride for its handler.
This is an intelligent breed with a natural enthusiasm for hunting. Its responsiveness to training can be rewarding for both novice and experienced handlers. The Springer is versatile: it can flush game, follow a scent and retrieve. Some have even been worked on wild boar.
The breed’s generally friendly attitude towards other dogs can also be an advantage when working alongside them.

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An English Springer Spaniel can also work independently and be a valuable partner when hunting with just its handler.
Springers can perform well in field trials and in Polish working competitions for small hunting breeds and tracking dogs.

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English Springer Spaniels are trusting dogs that form close bonds with their handlers. In return, they need affection and human companionship. For a hunter, this breed is best suited to someone seeking both a working partner and a full member of the family.

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Although many Springers show strong working instincts, ask the breeder for advice about the particular mating and puppy that best suit your plans.

Photographs: Ewa Kochalska — Equess Carnivale.

Text courtesy of Lordsett kennel. English translation of the Polish article.