English Springers are active, intelligent dogs who enjoy being with people. They require daily exercise and this must include the opportunity to run. English Springers enjoy many canine sports such as agility, obedience, swimming, retrieving, and chasing squirrels. The English Springer Spaniel was bred to spring game birds for hunters on land and retrieve shot birds from the water if necessary. This requires stamina, energy and intelligence.
Springers flush the bird, mark the spot it falls, and retrieve it.
English Springers live to be12-14 years. They remain active with a great deal of energy well into their senior years. Like all dogs, the Springer requires a nutritionally sound diet, exercise, companionship, and regular grooming. Many owners keep their Springers professionally groomed. The Springers's pendulous ears require regular cleaning and the coat must be brushed and combed frequently.