Engelsk Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel is a classic gundog breed. It’s famed for its high energy levels in the field and impressive scent detection which makes it a popular choice as a service dog or therapy dog. The Springer’s amiable nature also means it’s a family-friendly breed, relaxed and calm around the home — providing it gets the exercise it needs to stay physically and mentally satisfied.

The name ‘Springer’ comes from the breed’s ability to flush out birds by springing forward into undergrowth and thick grass, thus scaring the game into flight — and making them visible to waiting hunters.

Cocker spaniels, and Welsh and English springer spaniels, are all closely related, and in the early days of their history in Britain, they would be born from the same litter and then separated by size and color.