Comments on: Breed profile: English springer spaniel

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:49:46 +0000

Thanks Tim. You’re right about the physical differences.

Behavioral issues are probably more common with the show type just because they are bred more carefully for their looks rather than temperament. But I am generalizing. There are plenty of field bred springers with behavioral issues as well. And many show dogs that do not.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:14:25 +0000

There are HUGE differences between show/bench and field bred Springers. Almost all behavioral issues occur in the show ‘type’; field-bred springers just don’t have a shorter, easier-to-care-for coat, they have shorter ears with less ear problems, tighter eyelids for less eye problems, far fewer temperament issues, they aren’t “high strung” like many of the show type…just better dogs.

By: Lora

Lora — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:22:00 +0000

My childhood best friend had one. His name was E-Z, what a great dog. Very easy going and loved everyone.

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By: abbey

abbey — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:43:47 +0000

When my daughter and I started researching dog breeds before getting Chelsea this was my favourite choice but we are in a high paralysis tick area and I just couldnt take the chance.

I often see them exercised at the beach here and they are gorgeous energetic dogs

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By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:27:28 +0000

There are field and show varieties of a lot of sporting breeds, like goldens and labs. I don’t know a lot about the differences. The field springers are bred to have a shorter coat so it’s easier to manage, but I don’t know if that is always the case.

By: Cynthia Blue

Cynthia Blue — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:35:08 +0000

Very nice pictures.. we just transported a springer for rescue to Colorado last weekend.

Is there a difference between field bred springers and others? I think I have heard the field bred have shorter coats, but I’m just learning about springers.

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By: Mayra Calvani

Mayra Calvani — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:06:08 +0000

What an adorable puppy photo! Thanks for the info about this beautiful breed. I’m learning a lot with this blog.

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By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:14:34 +0000

Of course I’ll visit your blog. I think springers are a lot of fun to watch during agility, too.

By: castocreations

castocreations — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:47 +0000

Oh those dogs are so beautiful! They look really great on the agility field as well.

fyi…I have a new pet/animal oriented blog. Woohoo! I hope you’ll visit.

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By: Apryl DeLancey

Apryl DeLancey — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:42:31 +0000

Ohmigosh, the puppy picture is sooooo adorable! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing a wonderful English springer spaniel. They are quite energetic!

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