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The English Springer Spaniel is a medium sized dog with long, double coats. They have a powerful, muscular build and the stamina to manage long days in the field with ease. The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard requires a docked tail. Their gentle, oval eyes and large, floppy ears give them an amiable expression that matches their nature. They are attentive, friendly, and always eager to please at home and on the hunt.
Though the AKC doesn’t differentiate sub-types of English Springer Spaniels, most hunters will seek out a field bred Springer over the show bred springers. Field bred Springer Spaniels are considered smaller and quicker, with a sharper instinct for flushing birds.
In the late 19th century, Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels were drawn from the same litters. The smaller dogs were called ‘Cockers’ for their skill hunting woodcock; whereas, the larger dogs were called ‘Springers’ for their skill flushing game. The two breeds were officially separated in England in 1902 and soon after they were imported to North America where they quickly gained popularity as hunting and companion dogs.
