English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is an energetic hunting breed that flushes game. Friendly, obedient and affectionate, but it gets bored without exercise and suffers when left alone.
Weight
18–25 kg
Height at withers
46–51 cm
Life expectancy
12–14 years
Size
medium
Activity
high
Shedding
moderate
Barking tendency
moderate
Apartment friendly
Hard in an apartment: needs long active walks; an active family suits it better.
Care
Brush 2–3 times a week, clean the ears regularly and check the paws after walks in grass. Needs long active walks, fetching and swimming.
Health
Ear infections, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, phosphofructokinase deficiency, obesity
Coat
Silky medium-length coat with feathering on the ears, chest and legs
Travel
Travels well after enough exercise beforehand; stop every 2–3 hours and bring water and familiar food
Carrier size
An L carrier or cargo-hold travel; a dog this size is usually not allowed in the cabin
Harness size
Choose a harness by chest girth, usually 55–70 cm; try it on before buying
Leash
A 1.5–2 m leash; a Y-style harness beats a collar; a long line for training in open areas
Airline cabin travel
usually not
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.