of Kershaw, South Carolina
Sporting Group
General Appearance:
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium sized sporting dog, with a compact body and a docked tail. His coat is moderately long, with feathering on the legs, ears, chest, and brisket. His pendulous ears, soft gentle expression, sturdy build and friendly wagging tail proclaim him unmistakeably as a member of the ancient family of Spaniels. He is above all a well-proportioned, free from exaggeration, nicely balanced in every part. His carriage is proud and upstanding, body deep, legs strong and muscular, with enough length to carry him with ease. Taken as a whole, the English Springer Spaniel suggests power, endurance and agility. He looks the part of a dog that can go, and keep on going, even under difficult hunting conditions. At his best, he is endowed with style, symmetry, balance, and enthusiasm, and is every inch a sporting dog of distinct spaniel character, combining beauty and utility.