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English Springer Spaniel - Dog Breeds
English Springer Spaniel - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Sporting
Weight: male: about 50, female: about 40 lbs
Height: male: 19-21, female 18-20 inches
Overview
The first spaniels started appearing during the early 1600s, and the Cocker and Springer Spaniels were seen as the same breed until the 1800s. The Cocker Spaniels were considered to be 25 lbs and used for woodcock, and the English Springers were measured at about 45 lbs and their purpose was to spring a game bird into the air so that a hawk could retrieve it. Today, Springer Spaniels flush and retrieve their game.
Temperament
The English Springer Spaniel is a friendly, outgoing and kind dog. They are brave, highly intelligent and also earnest. The English Springer Spaniel loves people and get along well with children. The English Springer Spaniel flourishes on human attention and likes to be with their families as much as possible. These dogs might become destructive and bark excessively when left alone for too long. The Springer Spaniel likes other pets, however may not be tolerant of same sex dogs. They are not suitable for homes with pet birds.
Care
The field-type Springer is quite easy to maintain, and if they are brushed often with a firm hair brush, their coats will stay in a good condition. The bench-type Springer requires some more attention. Both of these types will need to be bathed and dry shampooed, however not too often. Tit is also important to check their ears often for infections. Springer Spaniels with longer coats will mat if not brushed enough. The hair on their paws should also be trimmed tostop burrs from becoming fixed. The Spaniels with longer coats will pick up burrs and branches easily, and should be combed after they have been outside. This is an average shedding breed, however the do shed constantly.
Training
English Springer Spaniels will profit from early on thorough socialisation and obedience training. It is important that handlers treat these dogs with purpose and fairness, and that their training sessions have enough praise and consistency. This breed will also stand out in agility, fly-ball, tracking, retrieving and obedience. The Springer Spaniel is a very eager hunting dog that also has the capacity to be an excellent therapy dog.
Health problems
English Springer Spaniel is prone to a few hereditary defects and these include hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia, epilepsy and Phosphofructokinase deficiency which are a blood disorder. Springer Spaniels are also likely to have problems with ear infections because of their droopy ears. Although not very common, these dogs have a few allergies to food and environment from time to time.
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,English Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds
English Cocker Spaniel - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Sporting
Weight: male: 28-34, female: 26-32 lbs
Height: male: 15-17, female: 14-16 inches
Overview
The English Cocker Spaniel has not always lived in England, and they probably originated in Spain and were brought to Wales around 1000 AD. Spaniels used to be only used as hunting dogs for many years. Though during the early years, these dogs were not used to retrieve the game. They were rather used to drive the game in the direction of the guns.
Temperament
The English Cocker Spaniel is fairly friendly and love to play. In general they are very affectionate and will get along well with children when introduced to them at a very young age. Otherwise, they may be ill-tempered towards the children. This breed makes a fine family companion and will not be happy when left out of the family. They are likely to get along with other dogs and small animals, however socialising these dogs is still recommended. It is advised to keep an eye over the males when together, as they have a tendency to be aggressive in these situations. The English Cocker Spaniel will excel in obedience training seeing that they are very intelligent. They will probably bark to get the attention of their owners when a stranger approaches, however will not be aggressive toward them - they are just protective of their properties. This breed love to play and remains joyful throughout their lives.
Care
The English Cocker Spaniel will require a brushing several times during the week. It is recommendedthat they are also clipped four times during the course of the year. The ears can be maintained by cleaning them once a week together with the flaps as they get some food stuck on the ends. The English Cocker Spaniel requires a large amount of exercise and long walks on a daily basis are recommended.
Training
The English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent working dog, and due to their good temperaments they are obedient and devoted. Dogs that are used as field dogs are particularly quick to bond with the master that takes them out to hunt, and they know mechanically how this affiliation should work. Like all dogs, the English Cocker Spaniel also needs firm obedience training so they can understand that you are the dominant figure. These dogs can be very sensitive, so training should not be harsh or unkind in any way.
Health problems
Some ordinary health issues linked to the English Cocker Spaniel include progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma, deafness, as well as ear infections, and cataracts and undescended testicles.
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,Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds
Cocker Spaniel - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Sporting
Weight: 24-28 lbs
Height: male: 14.5-15.5, female: 13.5-14.5 inches
Overview
American Cocker Spaniels were developed by very careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel, even although they now look noticeably different. American Cocker Spaniels are companion dogs where as the English Cocker Spaniel is used more for hunting purposes. The Cocker Spaniel become more and more fashionable and was one of the most fashionable breeds of dogs according to the American Kennel club in the 1940's. Currently, the breed is almost completely used as a companion dog.
Temperament
Cocker Spaniels are content, friendly and passionate dogs that get along wonderfully with families and children. They will rather welcome a stranger than they are to act aggressive toward them. Many Cocker Spaniels are first-class watchdogs and will bark when someone comes closer. The Cocker Spaniel is not a dominant breed, and is fairly obedient. These dogs are brilliant companion dogs, and will rarely act aggressively - especially when socialized properly. These dogs are not nervous dogs, however rather easy going and willing to accept other dogs into their space. These dogs are extremely clever, and stand out in obedience training.
Care
The Cocker Spaniel should be brushed every day for them to stay in good condition. These dogs have a long silky coat that tends to form tangles, however is easy maintainable when groomed every day. This breed loves attention, and therefore will enjoy grooming sessions. If yours are involved in hunting activities, their coats might be clipped for easier care. This is the one breed that will be fine withfrequent bathing, and they will also enjoy this. It is advised that only high-quality dog hair products should be used in order to avoid allergies.
Training
It is vital to start training the Cocker Spaniel from puppyhood, and also socialize them from early on. Cocker Spaniels are friendly and loving dogs, however they can however become withdrawn or edgy around people they are not familiar with. In general the breed will have no trouble cooperating with other dogs or pets such as cats.
This breed doesn't have a good prey instinct, however they are more than willing to run after other animals. These dogs can be difficult to housebreak, however otherwise very simple to train. The Cocker Spaniel should also receive obedience classes.
Health problems
Due to the fact that the Cocker Spaniel has become very fashionable as a pet, there has been quite a bit of backyard breeding. This in return led to a few health conditions, and some of these concerns are Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia where the immune system attacks the blood cells, cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, skin allergies, ear infections and heart conditions such as disease or muscle development trouble.
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