Welsh Springer Spaniel

active, cheerful, versatile

63,300

dogs in the archive

Welcome to the Welsh Springer Spaniel Breed Archive, a place for Welsh Springer Spaniel lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.

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About

Country of origin: Great Britain
Breed group: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs - Group 8 (FCI); Gundog Group (KC); Sporting Group (AKC)

Facts

Size: small/medium
Coat: straight/flat, silky
Colour: rich red and white
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Characteristics

Lively, enthusiastic and versatile of happy nature, easily getting over-excited if not trained to keep all four paws on the ground.

An artist's muse

Renaissance tapestries portray Welsh Springer Spaniels and Thomas Gainsborough painted them in the late 18th century.

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Today is tomorrow's history - the Breed Archive is a way to preserve the history of the breed for future generations worldwide. And it provides valuable tools for active breeders.

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