Springer Spaniel

type of dog

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English springer spaniel.

springer spaniel, either of two ancient breeds of sporting dogs used to flush game from cover and to retrieve it. The English springer spaniel is a medium-sized, compact dog standing 19 to 20 inches (48 to 51 cm) and weighing 40 to 50 pounds (18 to 23 kg). Its glossy coat is flat or wavy and usually black and white or liver-coloured and white. The English springer spaniel is valued both as a companion and for its use in the field as a pheasant hunter. The Welsh springer spaniel, known since at least the 14th century, is somewhat smaller than the English; its flat coat is always red-brown and white, with feathering on the chest, legs, and belly. It stands 17 to 19 inches (43 to 48 cm). It is noted as both a pet and a tireless, capable hunting dog and retriever.

See the table of selected breeds of sporting dogs for further information.

Selected breeds of sporting dogs
name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs (bitches) characteristics comments
*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram

American cocker spaniel.

American Cocker Spaniel U.S. 15 (14) 24–29 (same) long coat with thick feathering on legs and belly originally used in hunting; now primarily a pet or show dog

Brittany.

Brittany France 17.5–20.5 (same) 30–40 (same) tailless or short tail; flat, fine coat similar to a Setter; originally named Brittany Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay retriever.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever U.S. 23–26 (21–24) 65–80 (55–70) dense, coarse coat; strong, powerful body excellent duck hunter

Clumber spaniel.

Clumber Spaniel France 19–20 (17–19) 70–85 (55–70) white coat; long, heavy body; massive head popular among British royalty

English cocker spaniel.

English Cocker Spaniel England 16–17 (15–16) 28–34 (26–32) solid, compact body; coat is less feathered than its American counterpart popular since the 19th century; noted for its balance

English setter.

English Setter England 24–25 (same) 40–70 (same) flecked with color; long head mellow disposition; valued as a gun dog and companion

English springer spaniel.

English Springer Spaniel England 20 (19) 50 (40) medium-sized; docked tail; moderately long coat noted for endurance and agility

German shorthaired pointer.

German Shorthaired Pointer Germany 23–25 (21–23) 55–70 (45–60) medium-sized; deep chest; broad ears long-lived; versatile hunter and all-purpose gun dog

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever Scotland 23–24 (21.5–22.5) 65–75 (55–65) powerful body; water-repellent coat in various shades of gold noted for its gentle and affectionate nature

Irish Setter

Irish Setter Ireland 27 (25) 70 (60) elegant build; mahogany or chestnut coat with feathering on ears, legs, belly, and chest physically most Pointer-like of the Setters

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever Canada 22.5–24.5 (21.5–23.5) 65–80 (55–70) medium-sized; muscular build; otterlike tail popular in England and the U.S.; a working gun dog, often used as a guide or rescue dog

Pointer

Pointer England 25–28 (23–26) 55–75 (44–65) muscular build; tapered tail; short, dense coat hunting instinct acquired at about two months of age

Vizsla.

Vizsla Hungary 22–24 (21–23) 40–60 (same) medium-sized; light build; short, smooth coat in various shades of golden rust nearly extinct at end of World War I; shorthaired and wirehaired varieties

Weimaraner.

Weimaraner Germany 25–27 (23–25) 70–85 (same) gray coat; medium-sized; graceful dates to early 19th century

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