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| Breed: Welsh Springer Spaniel |
| Also Called: Springer Spaniel |
| Height: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is about 17-19 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Welsh Springer Spaniel weighs between 35-45 lbs. |
| Colors: The Welsh Springer Spaniel can be rich red and white color. |
| General Appearance: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an appealing and manageable size. Its structure indicates that it is built for hard work and endurance, exhibiting substance while never appearing coarse. It is compact and not leggy, indicating endurance and the ability to work hard. |
| Temperment: The Welsh Springer Spaniel makes an excellent pet for children, although puppies may have too much energy and strength for very young children. He is loyal and affectionate. May be reserved with strangers. |
| Care: The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs a regular brushing with a stiff bristle brush twice a week is needed. Shedding is twice a year and needs extra attention. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Occasional professional grooming is desirable. Check their ears for grass seeds and any other signs of infection. Trim hair between toes and keep nails clipped. |
| Health Concerns: |
| Training: The Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies need to be kept as close to people as possible for socialization. Obedience training and retrieval exercises can be started at six months of age. They have a tendency to wander and need training to prevent wandering. |
| Activity: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a very energetic sporting dog who needs daily vigorous exercise. They make wonderful house dogs and can live in city apartments as long as they are given lots of attention and exercise. They enjoy swimming. |
| Life Span: The Welsh Springer Spaniel lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average litter of 6-10 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Welsh Springer Spaniel originated in Great Britain. |
| Brief History: Opinions differ on the length of time that the Welsh Springer Spaniel has been designated as a pure breed. Some theories trace the breed back to the Celts and their settling of Wales and other parts of the British Isles. Others state the breed is a mixture of the British Spaniel breeds and did not become standardized until the late 1800s, at approximately the same time the other Spaniel breeds were being categorized in Great Britain. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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