📜 History
De Engelse Springer Spaniel werd geselecteerd om wild uit dekking te laten opvliegen of springen en daarna samen te werken met de jager. Dat verklaart zijn enthousiasme, neusgebruik en actieve aard.
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Engelse Springer Spaniel
Engelse Springer Spaniel is generally a middel breed with hoog energy. Commonly described traits include: actief, enthousiast, trainbaar. Individual dogs can differ greatly, so always assess the dog in front of you.
Stylised breed illustration
Sizemiddel
Energyhoog
Social profilesociaal
OriginGroot-Brittannië
🎯 Original purpose
Wild opstoten en apporteren.
The original work often helps explain why certain motivations and behaviours can still occur in the breed today.
🐕 Appearance
Engelse Springer Spaniel is middel in size and typically has een rasgebonden vacht en een bouw die past bij het oorspronkelijke werk. Typical impression: actief, enthousiast, trainbaar. Lines, coat, colour, build and temperament can vary within every breed.
🧠 Characteristics
actief, enthousiast, trainbaar
Use breed traits as guidance, not prediction. Upbringing, socialisation, health, experiences and individual temperament still matter.
At a glance
Energy5/5
Trainability5/5
Social5/5
Coat care3/5
🏃 Exercise
This breed has an average hoog energy level. Match exercise to age, condition and health, combining physical activity with sniffing, rest and mental work.
🎓 Training
Use short, clear sessions and reward desired behaviour. Consider the breed’s original purpose, while always adapting training to the individual dog.
🧴 Care
Regularly check coat, skin, ears, nails and teeth. Exact care needs vary by coat type, lifestyle and individual dog.
❤️ Health
Breeds can have predispositions to inherited problems. Discuss individual health questions with a veterinarian and use official breed health testing when making breeding choices.
🏡 Is this breed right for me?
Look beyond appearance: available time, exercise, training, care, living environment, costs and the individual dog’s temperament matter just as much.
💡 Did you know
Much behaviour considered “typical breed behaviour” relates to work ancestors were selected for over generations. It is a clue, not a guarantee for an individual dog.
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🎓 AcademyBreed profile at a glance
NameEngelse Springer Spaniel
Sizemedium
Energyhigh
Socialsocial
Often described traits: active, enthousiast, trainable.
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Breed information describes averages. Breed clubs, veterinarians and recognised kennel organisations are additional sources for health, breeding and official standards.