Other names : Welsh Springer
Native country : Great Britain
History
This Welsh dog has very distant origins. For a long time, the English Springer and the Welsh Springer were one and the same. Not until the early twentieth century was a distinction made between the two breeds. Some believe the Welsh Springer Spaniel is the product of a cross between the English Springer and the Clumber Spaniel. Note, however, that the Welsh Springer, whose head is similar to that of the Brittany Spaniel, is more lightweight than the English Springer. The Welsh Springer is rare.
Description
Tough, lively, active, fast, and very enthusiastic, this high-energy dog has a very keen nose and is more comfortable in the water than the English Springer but less of a flusher. He has a medium search range, covering terrain thoroughly and methodically. He uses his voice on the trail of rabbit and hare. He also excels on woodcock. Merry and kind but strong-willed and stubborn, he is not at all aggressive and makes a fairly good pet. He needs firm but gentle training.
Advice
He is not suited to apartment life. He needs space and lots of exercise, as well as brushing twice weekly and regular checking of the ears.
Function
Hunting dog.
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