Modern field springers have strong hunting instincts, strong scenting ability and high prey drive, while their show-bred relatives do not necessarily have them. However, both can be trained to the gun, and both are suitable house pets -- though the field springer needs more exercise.

The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog in the Spaniel group traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. They are descended from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels of the mid-19th century; the breed has diverged into separate show and working lines.

FIELD VS. BENCH/SHOW SPRINGERS. The first specialty show for Springer Spaniels in the United States was held in New Jersey in 1922 .The contenders were field trial dogs - their owners sportsmen. These gentlemen would run their dog in field trials one day, then comb out the burrs and twigs, and show them in conformation the next day.

2023年4月26日 · Prized for their good looks, English Springer Spaniels have a flair for showmanship. A great example is the show dog James, more formally known as Ch. Felicity’s Diamond Jim, who won “Best in Show” at Westminster in 2007. The breed has won the third most “Best in Show” awards at the Westminster Kennel Club.

2024年1月24日 · English Springer Spaniels are energetic, friendly dogs that are happy hunting in the fields or fetching in the park. With impressive speed and endurance, the Springer Spaniel is game for...

2022年2月11日 · The English springer spaniel is a sturdy and handsome medium-sized sporting dog breed from England with a medium-length coat in a variety of colors. Known for its big and expressive saucer eyes, long floppy ears, and feathered features, this …

Although the AKC may consider them one and the same, there's a distinct difference between show-bred and field-bred Springer spaniels. Field-bred dogs are smaller, often more white than brown/black and more heavily ticked, and usually have full tails or docked at two-thirds length.

2024年3月6日 · Distinguishing between the Bench and Field lines of the English Springer Spaniel reveals two variations bred with distinct purposes: show and hunting. One’s a polished show dog, the other, a rugged hunting companion.

Today, the English Springer Spaniel enjoys widespread admiration, reflecting its innate abilities and its outgoing disposition. Whether in a show ring, a suburban backyard, or a country estate, the breed’s legacy lives on.

2024年10月6日 · Explore the English Springer Spaniel: a versatile, energetic Sporting dog, equally fit for show, field, and family life.