14 Cool Facts About English Springer Spaniels

Aside from English Springer Spaniels' athletic, friendly, quick to learn, willing to obey, and eager to please personalities, there are more to them that you probably didn't know.

Here are 14 cool facts about English Springer Spaniels.

#1 The dog is the tallest of the Spaniel breeds

#2 The English Springer Spaniel has a medium-length coat, which can be flat or wavy

#3 Extra hair is on the ear fringes

#4 English Springer Spaniels were selected as fairly close-working hunting partners

#5 They have a strong desire to be with people and to be working

#6 They have a fair amount of intelligence and are reasonably easy to train

#7 The English Springer Spaniel is a fairly easy keeper

#8 These are dogs that do best with plenty of exercise

#9 As intelligent dogs, they are happiest when working with you

#10 English Springer Spaniels are often seen competing in hunting

#11 These dogs are hardy and often live into their teens

#12 English Springer Spaniels can be surprisingly good watchdogs

#13 These dogs do best with early socialization and training

#14 A few English Springer Spaniels may be content as “couch potatoes”