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Are You A Potential Springer Person?
Perhaps, If You....
Are dedicated to a minimum of weekly, at-home/do-it-yourself,
thorough grooming sessions.Enjoy persistant canine companionship.Are open-minded to the notion of 50 lb. lap dogs.Have a good, healthy sense of humor.Are at least as intelligent as a Springer.Enjoy long walks and hours of inter-active canine play.Are willing to accept a 10-15 year commitment.Consider your pets as family members and include them in your daily activities.
Please don't rush out and buy the first adorable Springer you see, they all are. First, determine if you are suited for a Springer and vice versa. Perhaps buy a book on English Springers, or do a few searches on the internet for breed information. Go to dog shows, obedience trials, tracking events, agility matches, field trials or hunt tests and meet some Springers in-person. Once you're sure the Springer is the dog for you, contact the national breed club at:
ESSFTA
347 Fifth Ave.
Suite 1406
New York, NY 10016
**or on-line**
ESSFTA
Request a list of breeders in your area. Supplying postage for this request would be helpful, but is not mandatory. Breeders who are members of the national breed club are expected to adhere to a code of ethics, outlined in the ESSFTA's "Spaniel Manual".
English Springer Spaniels are prone to some genetic/inherited
health problems, including:
Canine Hip Dysplasia
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Retinal Dysplasia
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Progressive Retinal Atrophy
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Thyroid Disorders
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PFK Deficiency
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Sudden Rage Syndrome
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Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
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von Willebrand's Disease
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Hip, Thyroid & PFK clearances are registered with:
| The OFA |
RD & PRA clearances are registered with:
| CERF |
Quality Not Quantity....
Responsible breeders screen & certify the health of all dogs with potential for breeding. Their goal is to improve the breed, and only produce occasional litters of the healthiest puppies possible. Pups should be CERF certified before being placed in new homes, and certificates of health should go home with the new owners of each pup. Ethical breeders rarely (if ever) make any profit.
Motivation to purchase a dog should NOT be profit! People shouldn't expect to "get their money back" out of their dog any more than they expect to "get their money back" out of their children. If your primary desire for owning a dog isn't companionship, please consider a pet rock instead.
Thoughts On Responsible Breeding
Have you thought about rescuing a homeless adult Springer?
By in large, most Springers end up homeless through no fault of their own. Victims of human circumstanceif you will. However, many owners declare that a rescued dog is more loving than others. That the dog seems to know it's life was saved and is eternally grateful to the human who opened their heart & home for it.
A rescued Springer comes "ready to love"! They've had a vet check-up, are up-to-date on their vaccinations,
and have already been either spayed or neutered.
A rescued Springer may be the dog for you if....Your conscience won't let you buy a puppyYou don't have the time or desire to train a young pupPerhaps you've lost your best Springer buddy and miss
the companionship of an adult SpringerYou already have a Springer and can't resist adding
another to your familyYou just simply adore Springers!
Find other adorable Springers looking for loving homes at
the English Springer Rescue America website!
***Did you know....***
An ILP registration can be obtained from the AKC for a rescued purebred dog? This would make your rescued Springer eligible to compete in AKC obedience or agility events. Personally, I enjoy thinking up and deciding on a registered name. Besides being purebred, the only other requirement for an ILP registration is that your dog has been spayed or neutered.
If a rescued Springer interests you....
Contact shelters in your area, some will put you on a waiting list for a specific breed. There are also numerous shelters on-line, as well as English Springer Spaniel rescues.
Or contact the national English Springer Spaniel Rescue Referral at:
1-800-377-3824
Although the call to leave a message is free, your call will be returned collect.
Field-bred or Bench-bred....
There are 2 types of Springers to decide between. Field-bred are bred for their hunting instincts and abilities. They tend to be smaller, lighter boned, with shorter ears, and much less fur. Bench-bred are bred for their conformation to the breed standard. They are larger, heavier boned, with longer ears, and elegant feathering. Either type of Springer can make a wonderful companion or family pet. Properly trained, either type of Springer can also participate in obedience trials, agility events, tracking, or even as therapy dogs visiting hospitals and rest homes.
The American breed standard:
AKC Standard
A Couple Wonderful Sites For More Information On English Springer Spaniels....
Bondir ESS-Is It The Dog For You?
LenLear-Springer Spaniel Tips
***Whether you decide to buy your Springer from a breeder, shelter, or rescue....
Your life will change when you have the love of a Springer***
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