Introduction
English springer spaniels are the world greatest dogs - for some owners. They have boundless energy, unlimited loyalty and minds that love to be trained. I have two and love them to death but springers are, like most breeds of dogs, high maintenance in ways specific to their breed. If they are the right dog for you I can guarantee you'll love having them and never be without at least one. However if you get one without doing your research you might end up as one of the many owners who approach rescue groups to find a new home for their under-excercised and CRAZY springer. Thankfully springer lovers like me are an active and dedicated group and many of us are involved in rescuing unwanted springers and committed to finding them loving forever homes.
I am starting this blog in order to provide information about English springer spaniels and link to resources that I used when I first decided to get a springer 4 years ago. It is my hope that this site will:
- provide useful information for prospective springer owners both about puppy purchase and rescue
- offer tips and resources for new springer owners
- provide a forum for other springer enthusiasts to offer advice and information and share stories.
For my first post, let me introduce my springers. Juno is my liver and white female and she is 4 years old. We got her as a puppy from a breeder in Ontario. She is bred from hunting springers - both Mum and Dad were liver and white field bred springers. Pogo is our 6 year old black and white male. We rescued him when he was 5. He appears to be mainly field bred but we can't be sure. He came from Quebec and took commands initially only in French - so not really and English springer at all. Now he is bi-lingual.
Next week's post - Field Bred v. Bench/Show Dogs
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