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The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog in the Spaniel group traditionally used for flushing and retrieving games. It is an affectionate, excitable breed with a typical lifespan of twelve to fourteen years. They are very similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel and are descended from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels of the mid-19th century; the breed has diverged into separate show and working lines. The breed suffers from average health complaints. The show-bred version of the species has been linked to "rage syndrome," although the disorder is infrequent. It is closely related to the Welsh Springer Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel; less than a century ago, springers and cockers would come from the same litter. The smaller "cockers" hunted woodcock while the larger littermates were used for flushing, or "spring," game. In 1902, The Kennel Club recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed. They are used as sniffer dogs on a widespread basis. The term Springer comes from the historic hunting role, where the dog would flush (spring) birds into the air.The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized, compact dog. Its coat is moderately long, with feathering on the legs and tail. It is a well proportioned, balanced dog with a gentle expression and a friendly wagging tail. The English Springer Spaniel field-bred dogs tend to have shorter, coarser coats than show-bred dogs. The English Springer Spaniel is similar to the English Cocker Spaniel, and at first glance, the only significant difference is the latters smaller size. However, English Springers also tend to have shorter and higher-set ears than English Cockers. Springers also tend to have a longer muzzle; their eyes are not as prominent, and the coat is less abundant. The significant differences between the Welsh Springer and the English Springer are that the Welsh have more limited colors and slightly smaller.The typical Spaniel is friendly, eager to please, quick to learn, and willing to obey. It can be an affectionate and easy-going family dog in the right circumstances. Its alertness and attentiveness make it a good hunting companion. A typical Springer Spaniel will often choose one person in the family to be most loyal to and stick with that person as much as possible; they are often referred to as a "velcro dog." The English Springer Spaniel ranks 13th in Stanley Corens The Intelligence of Dogs and is considered an excellent working dog.Please choose your desired English Springer Spaniel wallpaper and set it as a lock screen or home screen to give your phone an outstanding appearance.We are grateful for your great support and always welcome your feedback about our wallpapers.