springer spaniel

Bird dog breed

A springer spaniel is a medium-sized hunting dog bred to flush game birds from cover—to "spring" them into flight for the hunter.

The two main breeds are the English springer spaniel and the Welsh springer spaniel, both energetic, affectionate dogs with long floppy ears and wavy coats.

Our springer spaniel needs at least two hours of exercise a day.

hunting

flushing

Washing by water surge

gamebird · woodcock · pheasant · grouse · tracking · pointing · waterfowl · fieldwork · working dog · upland

temperament

friendly

Showing kindness, warmth

playful · loyal · gentle · good-natured · outgoing · trainable · intelligent · obedient · alert · attentive

breed

dog

Domesticated barking mammal

kennel · purebred · whelp · pup · cocker · Welsh · English · field · bench · gun dog

appearance

liver

Abdominal detoxifying organ

medium-sized · muscular · dappled · freckled · silky · shedding · grooming · trimming · brushing

energy

active

In operation now

exuberant · frisky · spirited · vigorous · athletic · agile · tireless · romping · sprightly · animated

Categories
Opposites
dog breed function

springer spanielguard dog

Trained protective canine

mastiff · German shepherd · Rottweiler · Great Pyrenees · sled dog

hunting dog type

springer spanielretriever

Dog trained to fetch game

golden retriever · pointer · setter · English setter · Weimaraner

dog temperament/energy

springer spanielbasset hound

Short-legged scent dog

bulldog · English bulldog · Shiba Inu · greyhound · Pekingese

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G