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American Spaniel Club Inc. - American Spaniel Club HOME Many American Spaniel Club members and flushing spaniel fanciers have expressed a desire to honor beloved family members, friends, and dogs — living and deceased — with a contribution to the ASC Foundation. The show in January is dedicated to all Flushing breeds, and is known as the "ASC Annual Flushing Spaniel Show." The show in July is dedicated to the Cocker Spaniel, and is hosted by a different Zone each year. The devastation is great and it is important for the cocker spaniel community to pull together to provide much needed assistance. www.asc-cockerspaniel.org   (1153 words)

American Cocker Spaniel Clubs - Canada's Guide to Dogs Membership is open to owners of all flushing spaniel breeds and covers the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States from Virginia to the New England states, and from Ohio to the Atlantic coast. Mid-Atlantic Hunting Spaniel Club (M-AHSC) — The M-AHSC is an organization of upland bird and waterfowl hunters, gun dog breeders, bench and obedience enthusiasts, and field trialers dedicated to the proper and ethical training, handling, and breeding of flushing spaniels. Capital City Cocker Club, Inc. (CCCC) — Found in April, 1939, the CCCC is a non-profit organization for people in the Washington DC area interested in the Cocker Spaniel. www.canadasguidetodogs.com /spaniel/am_clubs.htm   (428 words)

American Spaniel Club Inc. - American Spaniel Club HOME The show in January is dedicated to all Flushing breeds, and is known as the "ASC Annual Flushing Spaniel Show." The show in July is dedicated to the Cocker Spaniel, and is hosted by a different Zone each year. The American Spaniel Club, Inc., is the parent club for the Cocker Spaniel. To qualify for CHIC, Cocker Spaniels must be screened for Hip Dysplasia (OFA, PennHIP, or OVC), and have a CERF eye examination. www.asc-cockerspaniel.org   (1090 words)

English Springer Spaniels at Sundown Farms The Springer was originally used for flushing or springing game from cover before shotguns were in use. For a time it was known as the Norfolk Spaniel, named after either a Norfolk family that kept a strain of "springing" spaniels prior to 1900 or the breeds place of origin in the county of Norfolk in England. The English Springer is one of the oldest of the British spaniels, with the exception of the Clumber- the land spaniel written about in in 1570, by the historian Dr. Caius, was obviously a forerunner of the Spaniel. www.sundownfarms.com   (1796 words)

Boykin Spaniel - Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels - Home Page The Boykin Spaniel has a unique natural ability for retrieving and flushing and is very easy to train. The Boykin Spaniel wants to be part of the family and does best when allowed to spend considerable time with the family. Importance of Ester-C relating to hip dysplasia for Boykin Spaniels www.brandywinecreekboykins.com   (357 words)

SITF - Flushing Spaniels Online Magazine Spaniels in the Field Cocker Spaniels Springer Spaniels High Point Dogs & Field Trials Established in 1986, Spaniels in the Field Magazine is the premiere publication dedicated to the promotion and advancement of all flushing spaniels. flushing spaniels, high point dogs, field trials, hunting dogs, ess, field bred, kennels and breeders, breeding kennels, cocker spaniels, cockers, springer spaniels, springers, spaniels for sale, spaniels in the field explore our online resources and see what we have to offer you and flushing spaniel enthusiasts around the globe www.spanielsinthefield.com   (237 words)

Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Brittany Spaniels hunt in heavy brush by flushing their game for the hunter's gun. The new breed was originally known as the Brittany Spaniel for its spaniel-like size and heritage, but the Brittany Club dropped "Spaniel" in 1982 to recognize this dog as the smallest of the pointers. The scene is played over and over again in hunting trials and in the field each autumn when hunters and handlers and their "pointing spaniels" take to the country to prove their skills, relish the outdoor experience, and enjoy the company of other hunters and dogs. www.canismajor.com /dog/brittny.html   (237 words)

American Cocker Spaniel History The spaniel could possibly be used for hunting the forests, pointing in high brush, flushing birds out of thickets, or used in marshes for retrieving ducks, geese, etc. So to begin with there were no distinct breeds of spaniel, only the generic description of the type of dog. Spaniels were used in England for hunting on the estates of the wealthy and were further developed and bred for specific purposes there. Spaniels are found in art work, in mosaics, and in the writings of such authors as Chaucer, Shakespeare and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. www.barkbytes.com /history/cocker.htm   (826 words)

Clumber Spaniel - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds Although not the fastest of the Spaniels, the Clumber is a sturdy dog with excellent trailing, flushing and retrieving abilities, and was valued for his ability to work in dense undergrowth and as a game finder. The Clumber Spaniel is thought to have come from a blending of the Basset Hound with an early European spaniel, the now extinct Alpine Spaniel. Training — For information on training your Clumber Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. www.canadasguidetodogs.com /spanielclumber.htm   (919 words)

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,. 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. 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. www.canismajor.com /dog/engsprng.html   (1394 words)

The History of the Springer Spaniel Today, the English Springer Spaniel (ESS) is the premier flushing gun dog, as well as a fine retriever, and is as comfortable in water as he is on land. Generally regarded as the oldest of the spaniel breeds, it is from the springing spaniel that all land spaniels, except the Clumber, were developed. The "English Springer Spaniel" came to North American in 1907 and the first ESS registered in Canada was Longbranch Teal in 1914. www.westwingsess.com /ESS_History.htm   (948 words)

essfaq 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. Since field Springers are bred for their hunting ability and soundness, rather than a written description, there is greater variety in style among these dogs. www.ariel-ess.com /essfaq   (1148 words)

English Springer Spaniel, Dog Breed Information Center®, English Springer Spaniels The Springer Spaniel gets its name from his method of flushing game: he springs forward to drive birds out of hiding. This is the founder of all the English hunting spaniels. Springers with longer coats will mat if not brushed often and particular attention needs to be given to the ears and the feet. www.dogbreedinfo.com /englishspringerspaniel.htm   (1051 words)

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. Most Springers are outgoing and are exuberantly demonstrative of their affections to you, and even to strangers. www.nanjay.com /Info/DontBuyASpringer.htm   (2396 words)

Banin Upland Game & English Springer Spaniel Hunting Dogs Come and run your Spaniel in the great wide open, its an excellent way for you to exercise and develop your Springers' natural hunting instincts or have a wonderful day with your family, your friends, or just you and your dog. Springers' are the finest flushing hunting dog to be found in my humble opinion. We raise, train and hunt with English Springer Spaniels. www.banin.com   (293 words)

NZKC - Breed Standard - Clumber Spaniel - Gundogs This sturdy spaniel is the slowest and heaviest of the spaniels, but works well in heavy brush, flushing and retrieving game. The first Clumber Spaniels originated in France, but were moved to sanctuary in England during the French Revolution. NZKC- Breed Standard - Clumber Spaniel - Gundogs www.nzkc.org.nz /br340.html   (365 words)

English Springer Spaniel sculptures This sculpture features an English Springer Spaniel flushing a pheasant from a cornfield. The Springer Spaniel sculptures on these pages were created by the late Denis Springer, internationally renowned dog sculptor. The candleholder is 2-1/2" tall and the English Springer Spaniel figure is about 4" tall. www.dogsculpture.com /ess.html   (388 words)

Field vs Show ESS's Springers are flushing dogs, as the name implies, they work within gun range, and flush the bird into the air to be shot. This disorder is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait in English Springer Spaniels. The forte of Springers, is of course pheasants, grouse, quail, partridge, and ducks. www.essft.com /fieldshow.html   (10083 words)

Dog and Kennel Magazine 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. 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. www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/eng_springer.shtml   (1820 words)

essfaq 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. www.ariel-ess.com /essfaq   (1148 words)

English Springer Spaniel, Dog Breed Information Center®, English Springer Spaniels The Springer Spaniel gets its name from his method of flushing game: he springs forward to drive birds out of hiding. This is the founder of all the English hunting spaniels. Springers with longer coats will mat if not brushed often and particular attention needs to be given to the ears and the feet. www.dogbreedinfo.com /englishspringerspaniel.htm   (1051 words)

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. The English Springer Spaniel was bred to spring game birds for hunters on land and retrieve shot birds from the water if necessary. 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. www.nanjay.com /Info/DontBuyASpringer.htm   (2396 words)

American Cocker Spaniel History The spaniel could possibly be used for hunting the forests, pointing in high brush, flushing birds out of thickets, or used in marshes for retrieving ducks, geese, etc. So to begin with there were no distinct breeds of spaniel, only the generic description of the type of dog. Spaniels were used in England for hunting on the estates of the wealthy and were further developed and bred for specific purposes there. Spaniels are found in art work, in mosaics, and in the writings of such authors as Chaucer, Shakespeare and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. www.barkbytes.com /history/cocker.htm   (826 words)

BBC NEWS Science/Nature Canine family histories revealed Her groupings classify dogs into "sight" and "scent" hounds, "working and guard", "toy and companion", "northern", "flushing" spaniels, "water spaniel/retriever", "pointers" "terriers" and "herding". Their earliest known ancestor is the Irish water spaniel, from AD 700, which had a curly, oily coat that shed water, and webbing between the toes for efficient swimming. The water spaniels/retriever group was designed to wade into water and fetch game. news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/science/nature/3487925.stm   (639 words)

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,. 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. 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. www.canismajor.com /dog/engsprng.html   (1394 words)

American Cocker Spaniel dog picture, rescue links and Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale The Cocker Spaniel, often referred to as the Cocker, derives its name from its proficiency in flushing woodcocks, a game bird. The American Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy compact body and a cleanly chiseled refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of the ideal size. Find Cocker Spaniel breeders with a Cocker Spaniel for sale. www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp1/spaniel-cocker-am/cocker-am.htm   (542 words)

American water spaniel A sturdy, muscular dog, the American water spaniel is a versatile scent hunter, flushing, or springing, game birds rather than pointing them. Heart of a hunter ; These cocker spaniels aren't the pets we're all familiar with; the only thing they have in common is the joy factor. It is a strong swimmer and retrieves both on land and water. www.infoplease.com /ce6/sci/A0803704.html   (246 words)

American Spaniel Club Inc. - American Spaniel Club HOME Many American Spaniel Club members and flushing spaniel fanciers have expressed a desire to honor beloved family members, friends, and dogs — living and deceased — with a contribution to the ASC Foundation. The American Spaniel Club, Inc., is the parent club for the Cocker Spaniel. I'm so proud of the incredibly rapid response on the part of the American Spaniel Club Foundation in its organization and implementation of their disaster relief plan. www.asc-cockerspaniel.org   (1058 words)

Amazon.com: American Water Spaniel: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Complete and Reliable Handbook): Books: Constance Rutherford As far as field ability and training of an American water spaniel are concerned, I would suggest James Spencer's book Training the Flushing Spaniel the American Way which contains a most informative chapter about the special characteristics of this breed and excellent advice on field training. It is an excellent book for the person who wants an American water spaniel as a pet or who wants to know what the breed looks like. This updated story of the American Water Spaniel is evenly presented and takes a look at all aspects of this wonderful breed. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/079380759X?v=glance   (888 words)

The American Water Spaniel The American Water Spaniel is a "Born In America" dog with an eager and friendly personality that fits family and hunting needs. The American Water Spanial Club is happy to announce the development of a video to help you groom your American Water Spaniel. As a hunting dog they retrieve both in water and upland as well as flushing game. www.pgaa.com /canine/general/amwaterspaniel.html   (961 words)

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