DESCRIPTION

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a compact, medium-sized dog with a silky dark red & white coat. The hair is straight or slightly wavy, flat, and medium-length with feathering on the chest, undersides, legs, and tail. The head is slightly rounded and the muzzle is fairly square. The longish pendant ears are fringed with hair, somewhat like a setter's. The eyes are either hazel or dark-colored. The Welsh Springer is a bit smaller and lighter than the English Springer, and a bit taller and larger than the English Cocker Spaniel.

HISTORY

The earliest records of the Laws of Wales from about 1300 mention a dog identified as a Welsh springer spaniel, however it is uncertain if this is the same breed we know today. Some believe that the breed arrived with the Gauls in pre-Roman times. Others believe that today’s breed was either developed alongside the English springer or was the result of cross-breeding English springers with clumber spaniels. They were possibly also bred with native Welsh Spaniels that had been bred in Wales for more than 400 years. Initially, English and Welsh springers were shown together, because the only difference between the breeds was color. As the Welsh grew in popularity, it came to America and was recognized by the AKC in 1906. It slowly lost its supporters and between the years of 1926 and 1948, there were no Welsh springer spaniels registered. Fortunately, new imports and a new interest brought new life to the breed. The Welsh is the working counterpart to the flashy English springer.

TEMPERAMENT

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is happy and willing. He is less outgoing than the English Springer. Somewhat independent, but also sensitive and reserved with strangers. Socialize this dog well to avoid timidity. Some may be protective. The Welsh Springer needs to be included in family activities. He must be trained early to hunt so he learns not to wander. This breed is generally good with other pets, especially if it is raised with them from puppyhood, and is excellent with children.

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