Buyer question
Is an English Springer Spaniel good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the English Springer Spaniel 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy if exercised).
Source: the English Springer Spaniel page in the Everybarn Animal Library. English Springer Spaniel in the Animal Library
The detail
A flushing spaniel bred to spring game birds from cover for the gun, so it is built for long days of busy, nose-down work. Cheerful, people-focused and eager, it suits an active family that wants a biddable dog with a bit more coat than a Lab.
- Temperament
- Cheerful, eager, affectionate
- Best fit
- Active families, hunters
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Keen and biddable)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1–2 hrs exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Brush 2–3 times a week)
What to weigh
Springers need a lot of exercise and company; left alone they bark, chew and fret. The feathered coat and long ears collect burrs and moisture, so ear care and regular brushing are part of the deal.