The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog with a docked tail. Any white portions of the coat may be flecked with ticking. Being a sporting dog, a Springer requires a reasonable amount of exercise for both mental and physical well being. Springers are very affectionate dogs and require attention from their human companions daily.
Grooming is required.
Hips, eyes and skin are the primary health problems in the Springer. When purchasing a puppy, the buyer should inquire if hip X-rays and eye checks for retinal dysplasia and PRA have been done on the sire and the dam of the litter they are considering. Temperament should be the primary concern of every Springer owner or prospective owner. The correct temperament of the English Springer Spaniel is a happy, out-going, friendly attitude toward all people. Puppy buyers should evaluate the temperament of the sire and dam, and perhaps, of a pup from a previous litter or sisters and brothers of the sire and dam.