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Breed origin: Wales
Original purpose: Hunting dog.
AKC recognized: 1914
AKC group: Sporting
Size:
Weight: males 40 to 55 lbs;
females 35 to 50 lbs
Size: Height: males 18 to 19 inches;
females 17 to 18 inches
Color: Rich red and white in any pattern and any white area may be flecked with red ticking.
Life span: 12 to 15 years.
General characteristics/temperament: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is active, intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. They are a versatile hunter and also a very good water dog. Although reserved with strangers, they are gentle and loving with their family and love to be near them all the time. They are quick learners, but can be stubborn and may ignore commands when there are more interesting things around them worthy of their attention.
Good with children? Yes
Protective? Yes
Intelligent? Yes
Suitable canine sports/activities: conformation, obedience, hunting, tracking, agility, rally
Known health problems: Ear infections, hip dysplasia, eye problems.
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| Welsh Springer Spaniel (The World of Dogs) By Anne Walton Published in 1999 272 pages |
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| Welsh Springer Spaniel (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide) By Haja Van Wessem and Isabelle Francais Published in 2007 155 pages |
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| Welsh Springer Spaniel (A Complete and Reliable Handbook) By Linda S. Brennan Published in 1997 93 pages |
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| Welsh Springer Spaniel By Haja Van Wessem Published in 2000 176 pages |
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