English Springer Spaniel — breed guide
A merry, biddable gundog happiest wet, muddy and by your side. Those long ears need regular checks.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 18–25 kg (40–55 lb)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Medium-length coat with feathering
Living with a English Springer Spaniel
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Exceptionally trainable — among the easiest to teach.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Friendly · Playful · Obedient · Willing
Health to watch
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- PFK deficiency
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
Springers get their name from their job: “springing” birds out of cover for hunters’ nets and falcons.
Questions people ask
Is a English Springer Spaniel good with kids?
Generally yes. English Springer Spaniels are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a English Springer Spaniel good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a English Springer Spaniel need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a English Springer Spaniel handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a English Springer Spaniel's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.