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  English Springer Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some people say that English Springer Spaniels are like Velcro, because they want to be in the immediate vicinity of their owner.
English Springer Spaniels are prone to ear infections.
This spaniel is an older breed, appearing in paintings as early as the 1600s.
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 English Springer Spaniel - Encyclopedia Uplandia | UplandLife.com
In the 1800s, Springers and Cockers were often born within the same litter, size alone being the distinguishing factor.
Though several individuals in America had these spaniels for their shooting, it was not until 1924, when the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed, that they became better known.
It must be remembered that the English Springer Spaniel is first and foremost a sporting dog of the Spaniel family, and he must look, behave and move in character.
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 Dog and Kennel Magazine
Springer spaniels are not usually noted for their political zeal, but this election represents a unique opportunity to restore the breed's political dynasty.
The length of a springer's topline -- the distance from the top of the shoulders to the route of the tail -- should be approximately equal to its shoulder height, which is typically around 20 inches for males and 19 inches for females.
Spaniels are believed to have originated in Spain and were transported throughout Europe by Roman soldiers and merchants who were enchanted with the midsize dog's natural flushing and retrieving abilities.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/eng_springer.shtml   (1820 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel Springer dogs breeders profiles information uk
The English Springer Spaniel is a gundog which is used for flushing, or springing game in the field.
Up until the 1600's all spaniels were considered as being of the same group of dogs, with various sized dogs in the same litter.
Springers are known to continue to develop and mature until they are 2 years old.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/English_Springer_Spaniel.htm   (1102 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The fédération cynologique internationale (fci; in english, world canine organisation, although it is still referred to as fci) is an international organisation...
It is possibly the ancestor of most modern spaniels; springer spaniels and cocker spaniel[For more, click on this link]s were not recognized as separate breeds until the 1800s[For more, click on this link].
The cavalier king charles spaniel is a small breed of dog usually considered one of the toy dog breeds....
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 English springer spaniel on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL [English springer spaniel] breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in England from the broader and very old category of "springing spaniels" that produced many of the present-day land spaniels.
To Adopt an Animal; Elvis, 2, is an English springer spaniel.
Patches is a 3-year-old neutered male English springer spaniel mix.
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 English Springer Spaniel dog, rescue, picture plus puppy for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The English Springer Spaniel is generally regarded as the oldest of the spaniel breeds, brought to England from Spain, around 1570.
The Springer Spaniel is a hunting dog, who works on land, getting his name by the fact that they used to "spring" game for the hunter's net and then later on for the hunter's gun.
The English Springer Spaniel is the highest on the leg of all the land spaniels.
www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp1/spaniel-eng-springer/springer-eng.htm   (739 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniels: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
English Springer Spaniels can be boisterous, but respond well to positive methods of obedience training.
The name of this English sporting dog is derived from his duties of "springing" pheasants into the air for the hunter to shoot.
English Springer Spaniels MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/englishspringerspaniels.html   (783 words)

  
 The English Springer Spaniel Is it the Dog for You?
The English Springer Spaniel was originally bred as an all-round hunting dog, requiring a great amount of stamina and independent thinking in order to complete this task.
Obedience training your Springer at an early age is very important as this helps to develop a bond between you and your dog as well as making them more manageable to live with.
Springers come in a variety of colours including liver or fl with white markings; liver & white or fl & white with tan markings (tri-coloured); blue or liver roan; or predominantly white with liver, fl or tan markings.
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 Info ~ Don't Buy An English Springer Spaniel! Page 1
Springers were originally bred to work with their owners, hunting (quartering), flushing birds and retrieving.
Many of the Springers that are rescued from Pounds and Shelters show clearly that they have received little or no basic training, neither in obedience nor in household deportment; yet these same dogs respond well to such training by the rescuer or the adopter.
The English Springer Spaniel was bred to spring game birds for hunters on land and retrieve shot birds from the water if necessary.
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 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: English Springer Spaniel
Pups in a litter of land spaniels were often divided by size; the small ones became the cockers or woodcock dogs and the medium-sized ones became the springers, which hunted by flushing or “springing” birds for the hunters, and the larger ones eventually became the setters,.
The earliest stud book for the Springer Spaniel was in 1812; the first breed club in England was founded in the 1880s, and the breed was recognized by The Kennel Club is 1902.
Although spaniel gun dogs are mentioned in US journals and literature from the time of the Pilgrims through the end of the 19th Century, it was not until 1910 that the American Kennel Club registered the firs dog of the breed.
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 Northwest English Springer Spaniel Club
The Northwest English Springer Spaniel Club was founded in 1939 to promote the Springer Spaniel as a bird dog for hunting and field trials.
Within the Springer Spaniel breed there is a definite difference between field type dogs and bench show dogs.
Club members are interested in breeding and perpetuating field type Springer Spaniels, and in educating the public about the capabilities of the Springer as a gun dog.
www.nwessc.org   (98 words)

  
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The English Springer Spaniel is a dog characterized by long, drooping ears, a medium to long coat, a happily wagging tail, and a penchant for flushing (or "springing") birds.
Since the 1930's, Springers have developed in the United States and Canada into dogs bred mostly for their hunting ability, known as "field-bred" Springers, (Field Spaniels are a different breed), and dogs bred with attention to a written breed standard, known as show or "bench" Springers.
Most English Springers can be at home on a standard 50X100 city lot's back yard, as long as they have a chance at some daily exercise.
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 Chattahoochee English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Should a springer be seriously ill, has bitten someone, or has shown aggressive behavior, rescue will not accept the springer for legal reasons.
All springers are spayed or neutered as a condition of acceptance into the rescue program, no exceptions.
If CESSCGA Rescue is unable to foster the springer and the owner is unwilling to keep the springer until the springer is adopted, CESSCGA Rescue will recommend the owner place the springer in a shelter that we have made arrangements to have the shelter call us upon receipt of any purebred springer.
www.mindspring.com /~lenandzippy/cesscrescue.htm   (1417 words)

  
 SPANIELS: ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The English Springer Spaniel is an especially attractive spaniel, combining beauty, strength and quality to an exceptional degree.
The English Springer is also well suited for finding and retrieving game in water, both in deep water and among reeds.
The English Springer Spaniel is an ancient breed of hunting dog with of pure origins, although, like the Welsh Springer Spaniel, it was not recognised and described as a variety in its own right by the Kennel Club until 1902.
www.jagdspaniel.de /engspr1.htm   (158 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel, English Springer Spaniels
The English Springer breed has been experiencing a serious personality problem in some individuals called "Rage Syndrome." This is a rare disorder that also occurs in other popular breeds.
Springers with longer coats will mat if not brushed often and particular attention needs to be given to the ears and the feet.
This is the founder of all the English hunting spaniels.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /englishspringerspaniel.htm   (1022 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel Puppy - English Springer Spaniel Dog Breed Information
The English Springer Spaniel thrives on human interaction and must be with their family as much as possible.
It is important to remember that the English Springer Spaniel be given plenty of attention and stimulation.
Ownership: If you are looking for English Springer Spaniel puppies for sale from reputable English Springer Spaniel breeders or to adopt a n English Springer Spaniel from a n English Springer Spaniel rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
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 AllRefer.com - English springer spaniel, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
English springer spaniel, breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in England from the broader and very old category of "springing spaniels" that produced many of the present-day land spaniels.
Its coat is usually either liver and white, tan and white, or fl and white.
Trained as a field dog, the springer flushes game and will retrieve on both land and water.
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 English Springer Spaniel
There are several acceptable color combinations: Springers may be fl or liver with white markings or predominately white with fl or liver markings; tricolor (fl and white or liver and white with tan markings - usually found on eyebrows, cheeks, insides of ears and under tail); blue or liver roan.
Springers are very affectionate dogs and require attention from their human companions daily.
English Springers are versatile dogs that train easily, whether as family pets, show dogs, hunting companions, tracking, obedience or agility competitors.
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 English Springer Spaniel Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Currently, they have a good bank of Springer samples in their freezer and are beginning work on these samples to come up with a test for our version of PRA.
English Springers sometimes have skin/allergy problems; however, the percentage of dogs with these problems is fairly low.
Data collected at this point seems to indicate that incidence of this problem in ESS is similar to the number of affected dogs in the general canine population, but somewhat more difficult to control.
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 Amazon.com: The English Springer Spaniel : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet): Books: Carol ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The English Springer Spaniel is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan.
One look at the English Springer Spaniel and you know why this is such a well-loved dog: He combines beauty, size and personality.
An interesting and informative book touching on all aspects of the English Springer Spaniel, be it in the field, in the show ring, or as a family pet.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0876054823?v=glance   (1128 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel Rescue of Long Island - FAQ
A: An English Springer is a medium sized dog, standing about knee-high and weighing 40-50 pounds.
English Springers enjoy many canine sports such as agility, obedience, swimming, retrieving, and chasing squirrels.
A: English Springer Spaniels, as a breed, are subject to ear infections, skin allergies, retinal dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy.
www.springerspaniel.org /faq.html   (390 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is one of the oldest hunting dog breeds.
His ancestors are thought to be the spaniel of the Middle Ages, as well as the Norfolk Spaniel.
With a head similar to that of the French Spaniel, the English Springer is the father of all spaniels except the Clumber Spaniel.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/English_Springer_Spaniel.htm   (287 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel sculptures
For English Springer Spaniel sculptures, please scroll down through this whole page to see pictures and links to other pages.
The Springer Spaniel sculptures on these pages were created by the late Denis Springer, internationally renowned dog sculptor.
This sculpture features an English Springer Spaniel flushing a pheasant from a cornfield.
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 BOTM English Springer Spaniel
The foundation of the English Springer Spaniel on this continent was originally imported to Canada and, subsequently, came to the US to fill the overwhelming demand for a versatile gundog.
The English Springer Spaniel is a versatile and energetic breed, best known for its skill as a companion gundog.
Although, not all of these titles are purely 'English Springer Spaniel' specific, they are all titles that contain information that may be of interest to English Springer Spaniel owners, trainers and enthusiasts.
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 English Springer Spaniel Rescue of Long Island
English Springer Spaniels are a medium-sized sporting breed with a docked tail.
Springers are extremely affectionate, loyal dogs and require daily attention from their human companions.
The English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island was founded more than 30 years ago; its Rescue program was started in 1988.
www.springerspaniel.org   (645 words)

  
 Springer Rescue News in NC SC GA AL
English Springer Spaniels in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama!
We are proud to be part of the national organization, English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA).
ESRA's nationwide endeavor to assist unwanted, abandoned or abused English Springers is carried on by those with a love and passion for this breed.
home.nc.rr.com /kathypatterson   (1406 words)

  
 English Springer Spaniel puppies, for sale, breeders, english springer spaniels
Avonlea English Springers are Champion sired and always sound and correct in type and temperament.
AKC English Springer Spaniels, fl and white and liver and white also tri colors raised in a family atmosphere, bred for temperament and beauty, very well socialized, shots and dewormer are up to date, come with health guarantee, shipping available, if you like to see more pics call me at 719-322-9435 or Email Me.
AKC Field Bred English Springer Spaniel Puppies born May 2006.
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 English Springer Spaniel Puppy Dog Breeders - English Springer Spaniel Puppy For Sale Guide - English Springer Spaniel ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you are looking for a English Springer Spaniel puppy for your family, you've found the right web site.
Below you will find Ultra (top listed) English Springer Spaniel Breeder Ads and Premium (mid page listed) English Springer Spaniel Breeder Ads, as well as a complete directory of all of the English Springer Spaniel puppy breeders advertised on this page, organized by state.
As members, these English Springer Spaniel breeders have agreed to abide by Dog and Puppy Central's Guidelines for Responsible Breeders.
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