The English Springer Spaniel is a dog characterized by long, drooping ears, a medium to long coat, and a happily wagging, docked tail. The Springer's happy, energetic personality and an eagerness to please, has made the versatile English Springer Spaniel a favorite for many activities. The most important role for a Springer, or any dog however, is as a gentle, loving companion.
Springers can be high energy dogs and require a moderate amount of daily exercise.
They also need structure and consistency, or may try to dominate the household. The English Springer Spaniel, when raised and trained properly, is an excellent companion, a willing obedience partner, and a joy to own and love. Rescue Dogs end up in shelters, humane societies, and county pounds for various reasons. They are picked up off of the street as strays or relinquished by their owners because of a move, illness or death, financial crisis, or other troubled circumstances. The dog is often older, past the puppy stage of chewing and usually has been house trained.