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Welsh Springer Spaniel Puppies for Sale
Welsh Springer Spaniel
(Welsh Springer) (Welshie)
Old Bundy, the Welsh Springer Spaniel
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Pronunciation |
Welsh Springer Spaniel |
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Description |
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a compact,
medium-sized dog with a silky dark red & white coat. The hair is straight or slightly
wavy, flat, and medium-length with feathering on the chest, undersides, legs, and tail.
The head is slightly rounded and the muzzle is fairly square. The longish pendant ears are
fringed with hair, somewhat like a setter's. The eyes are either hazel or dark-colored.
The Welsh Springer is a bit smaller and lighter than the English Springer, and a bit
taller and larger than the English Cocker Spaniel. |
Temperament
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The Welsh Springer Spaniel is happy and willing.
He is less outgoing than the English Springer. Somewhat independent, but also sensitive
and reserved with strangers. Socialize this dog well to avoid timidity. Some may be
protective. The Welsh Springer needs to be included in family activities. He must be
trained early to hunt so he learns not to wander. This breed is generally good with
other pets, especially if it is raised with them from puppyhood, and is excellent with
children. |
Height, Weight
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Height: Dogs 17-19 inches (43-48 cm.)
Bitches 16-18 inches (41-46 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg.) Bitches 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg.) |
Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia. Some lines are subject
to epilepsy and entropion. |
Living Conditions |
The Welsh Springier Spaniel will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is fairly active indoors and will do best
with at least an average-sized yard. The Welsh Springer's coat keeps the dog comfortable
in both hot and cold weather. |
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Exercise |
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an energetic and
lively dog that needs plenty of regular exercise, including a
daily, long walk.
They will greatly enjoy running off the
leash in a safe area. Without enough exercise, these dogs will become bored, fat and lazy
and are more likely to develop a wide variety of behavior problems. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
Grooming |
The Coat of the Welsh Springer Spaniel is fairly
easy to maintain and regular brushing with a stiff bristle brush will suffice. Pay extra
attention however, when the dog is shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary.
Check the ears regularly for grass seeds and signs of infection. Trim the hair between the
toes and keep the nails clipped. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an outstanding and
hardy gun dog developed in Wales, probably before 1300 AD. The early history of the Welsh
Springer is similar to that of the English Cocker, English Springer Spaniel, and
other spaniels of British origins. All the early spaniels were called Cockers or Cocking
Spaniels. There was no kennel club to regulate breeding, so the different types were often
interbred. Later, spaniels divided into Water Spaniels and Land Spaniels. Many early
writings mention a "Welsh Cocker," which might have been the forerunner of
today's Welsh Springer Spaniel. Through the years, more divisions were made.
Springers were separated from Cockers. The Welsh and English Springers became separate
breeds sometime before 1900. The American Cocker Spaniel developed even later. The Welsh
Springer has great stamina and can work for hours on end without getting tired in all
kinds of weather and on difficult terrain. The name comes from the fact that the breed is
talented at finding and "springing" hidden game. His tail starts wagging faster
when he discovers game. The Welsh Springer has a tendency to wander too far from the hunt
field, and it therefore is necessary to give it constant training - beginning at about six
months of age. The jolly disposition of the Welsh Springer makes him a fine companion and
family dog. Some of the Welsh Springer's talents include: tracking, hunting, retrieving
and watchdogging. |
Group |
Gun Group, AKC Sporting Group
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel
Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club
of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Skyline, the Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy at 4 months
old
Skyline, the Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy at 5 months
old
Skyline, the Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy at 7 months
old
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Old Bundy, the Welsh Springer Spaniel
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This is Am/Can Ch Knockmains Glenlossie,
Am/Can CD
Photo Courtesy of Glenevan
Welsh Springer Spaniels
Hunting Dogs
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