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Welsh Springer Spaniel

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1. General Description of the Welsh Springer Spaniel

   Compact and muscular, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is built to work. The length of its body is slightly longer than its height, keeping a balanced build. The skull is slightly domed with a defined stop; dark, oval eyes give the breed a kind expression. The ears narrow towards the tip, are lightly feathered, and are held at eye-level. The muzzle is equal to the length of the skull; it is straight and holds a scissor bite. The tail is docked and held either horizontal or slightly elevated when excited. The coat is not wiry, but soft and straight. It is thick and dense to protect the dog against the elements. The backs of the legs, the chest, the belly, the ears and tail are all feathered. The color of the coat is red and white in any pattern.

2. Welsh Springer Spaniel Temperament

   More easygoing than the English Springer Spaniel, the Welsh Springer Spaniel has been described as a dog that loves to hunt and play by day, and snuggle with its family at night. Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with children, pets and other dogs, but are often shy around strangers. This can be remedied through socializing the dog from a young age, but do not expect the Welsh to welcome strangers in the same manner a retriever might. The dog’s intelligence and long hunting history add to its trainability, but its independence and occasional stubbornness take away from it; a firm and in control owner should have no problem training this dog.

3. Caring for a Welsh Springer Spaniel

   The Welsh Springer Spaniel was born to work and thus has a lot of energy. It needs daily romps off leash so it can run and sniff. If not exercised sufficiently, the breed can become bored, overweight, and possibly destructive. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an average shedder and must be brushed regularly to gather dead hair; during shedding season, brushing can be a daily ritual. Bathing should be done only when necessary and ears should be checked for infection often. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a fairly healthy breed; occasionally one will see canine hip dysplasia, otitis externa, glaucoma and epilepsy in the breed.

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