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Springer Spaniels – Obedience Training

Here’s a video of a well trained English springer spaniel demonstrating obedience during a dog shop. You’ll note that the tail is docked, and the ‘stocky’ build is indicative of the show (bench) line of the breed (the field line is less stocky, and in my opinion, more agile). Note the constant use of eye [...]

Rhys Itching To Sniff Out Deadly Ants – Science – NZ Herald News

I picked up this story and picture from the New Zealand Herald News, reporter John Weekes, with thanks. Yet another springer spaniel sniffer dog  job. That’s eight jobs and still counting. It’s great to see that the dog has a real Welsh name. “New Zealand’s first ant-sniffing canine is training for battle against hordes of [...]

Springer Spaniel Problems – A Guide

This article is a list of the most common springer spaniel problems, with links to the more detailed articles on this site. Click the underlined words for more information. Hereditary Problems Most hereditary problems with springers can be screened for, and may be known about by the breeder from the history of the parents and [...]

Springer Spaniel Problems – The Ears

Springer Spaniels, like most dogs with long hairy ears, are prone to ear problems. This is no reason to avoid the breed – regular grooming and care of the ears mean that your dog may never suffer. A springer spaniel ear problem usually becomes obvious by ‘smelly ears’ or by your dog’s rubbing at his [...]

Jack, The Front Line Springer Spaniel Sniffer Dog

A great story from David Wilkes at the UK’s Daily Mail this week. Jack, the English springer spaniel sniffer dog, finding bombs in Afghanistan. And a terrific picture too! Technically, they are called Arms and Explosives Search Dogs. To them, it’s all a bit of fun, with a reward – maybe a game or a [...]

Springer Spaniel therapy brings comfort to hospital patients | McDowellNews.com

Pet therapy brings comfort to hospital patients Tracy Toth and volunteer Wilma Stubbs visit different patients throughout McDowell Hospital on Wednesdays. By: Landdis Hollifield Published: November 19, 2011 »  Comments | Post a Comment Every Wednesday afternoon, visitors at McDowell Hospital will notice a four-legged guest being lead to various rooms throughout the hospital. Abbey [...]

Springer Spaniel Training and Temperament – Making Friends

Here’s an excerpt from a reader’s letter about springer spaniel training and introducing rescue dogs to others: I just need a bit of advice on introducing Cassie to another dog. My mum has just got a rescue dog herself and although Cassie has been going to my mum’s for quite a while and has settled [...]

English Springer Spaniel

Two ‘Lines’ English springer spaniels have two main ‘strains’ – the bench or show bred line, and the field-bred line, though the American Kennel Club makes no distinction. The former, clearly, is bred as a show dog (and stands on a bench at a show, ‘bench’ being the US term). The field-bred line is the [...]

Seven Jobs for Springer Spaniel Sniffer Dogs

Springer spaniels fill many roles – I have even seen one being used to herd pigs! Mostly though, people think of them as being used for hunting – flushing and retrieving game. However, their exceptional noses, their agility and their high work rate, in combination give them a clear advantage over all other breeds. Also, [...]

Paddy, a Springer Spaniel working at explosives detection in Wales – Video

Paddy – a great example of springer paniel working. He can sniff one billionth of a gram of explosive, and is used to protect the Royal Family and for public events security  in Wales. Paddy , an Explosive detecting Springer Spaniel working at Public Events in Wales. Shot for the series “Extraordinary Dogs” HD Camera [...]