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Springer Spaniel Fire Sniffer

As a Welshman, this one is close to home for me! Sammy has helped investigate 500 fires – he sniffs to find if an accelerant has been used to start it. Now, he’s a finalist in the Hero Dogs award of the Dogs Trust. He sniffs for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The BBC [...]

Springer Spaniel Companion Now On Kindle And iPhone/iPad

Hi Springer Spaniel Fans, I’m delighted to announce that The Springer Spaniel Companion is now available on the Kindle, and in the iTunes Store. If you’re a Nook user, it’s in the Barnes & Noble store too, and available at Lulu for many other formats. Here are the links: Kindle – Amazon.com  Amazon.co.uk iTunes Store [...]

Springer Spaniels Rage – An Urban Myth?

Is springer spaniels rage an urban myth, or does it really exist as a condition? Dog rage in general is also a term one hears. We do know that ‘mad dog’ harks back to rabies (which is usually fatal to humans), and we hear of ‘mad dogs’ in everyday speech, without any reference to rabies. [...]

Springer Spaniel Grooming – Are Dew Claws A Problem?

Just a quick note here about dew claws – a topic which crops up from time to time for springer spaniel owners. Dew claws grow on the rear of the lower leg and are vestigial ‘thumbs’ left over from ancient genetic lines, originally used for gripping prey. They serve no practical purpose on springer spaniels, [...]

Springer Spaniels Rescue – What’s It All About?

This is a large business – or more accurately a group of individual charities, worldwide, which specialise in springer spaniels rescue. That is, they take in springer spaniels, and look after them until a new owner is found, or until the dog has to be destroyed. When you multiply this up across all popular breeds, [...]

Cash-hunting Springer Spaniel Sniffer Dogs Helping to Collar Criminals – Scotsman.com

Yet another job for springer spaniel sniffer dogs! I think it’s 8 jobs now and still counting. They are amazing dogs – I wish mine would sniff out some cash for me! Edinburgh Evening News Cash-hunting sniffer dogs helping to collar criminals Sniffer dog Roddy at work in Edinburgh Airport Published on Thursday 16 February [...]

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 [...]