Welsh Springer Spaniels, or Welshies as they are often known, are the redhead of the Spaniel world. They are a little known breed that looks very similar to the English Springer Spaniel, and are often mistaken for the latter. There is also another school of thought that claims that the Welsh Springer is bred from [...]
Read More...Welsh Springer Spaniels appear to the casual observer to be just another variation of the English Springer. Yes, they differ in color, but their genetic history diverged a couple of centuries ago (at least), and there are several other subtle differences which we look at here. Physical Differences The Welsh Springer is a slightly smaller [...]
Read More...Is type the right word? Maybe breed is better, but similar breeds usually fall under the heading of ‘ group ‘ at dog shows. Anyway, we’ll call them ‘ types ‘ for now. There are only two Springer Spaniel types-the Welsh Springer and the English Springer, though they form part of the much larger Spaniel [...]
Read More...The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an all purpose hunting dog bred for endurance on the field. The breed has a weatherproof coat that makes ideal for hunting, flushing and retrieving small upland game. They are affectionate dogs that will bond strongly with their family. Their coat requires minimum maintenance with a stiff bristle brush. The [...]
Read More...Temperament: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a happy dog by nature and will love to be with their family, and gets on very well with children. Wanting to be in the hub of all activities but they do not have the high energy of the English Springer Spaniel. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs good training, [...]
Read More...Description: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a lovely dog, to look at, that is a working dog of medium size. The head is slightly round but in good proportion to the body. The muzzle is about the same length as the skull but is square in shape. This dogs ‘ nose is an opened our [...]
Read More...The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a small spaniel with instinctive hunting abilities. The Welsh is a gun dog which is referred to in Wales as a “starter”. This is the type of hunting dog which will startle the birds, causing them to fly up for the hunter. Like most of the spaniel dog breeds, he [...]
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