English Springer Spaniel Puppies for Sale
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, KC, UKC
About the English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is an affectionate, birdy gundog that pairs a sweet, eager-to-please temperament with genuinely high energy and stamina. These dogs were built to work fields all day, so a bored Springer left short on exercise and attention can grow anxious, mouthy, or destructive. Give one daily runs, retrieving games, and training, and you get a joyful, biddable companion that bonds closely and often shadows its favorite person. Their feathered coat needs regular brushing and trimming, and the long, low-set ears require routine cleaning to head off infections. Springers generally love kids and get along with other dogs, making them a strong pick for active households.
Every dog is an individual — genetics, socialization, health, training, and environment matter more than breed averages.
Typical tendencies
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- Sweet, people-oriented, and eager to please
- Highly trainable and versatile for sport, field, or family life
- Generally excellent with children and other dogs
Things to consider
- High energy and stamina demand daily vigorous exercise
- Prone to separation-related stress if left alone too long
- Ears and coat need routine cleaning, brushing, and trimming
History
The English Springer Spaniel descends from land spaniels used in Britain to flush, or spring, game birds for hunters. Over time field and show lines gradually diverged, but both retain the breed's hallmark energy and bird sense. It is classified in the AKC Sporting Group.
Temperament
Cheerful, affectionate, and eager to please, the Springer forms strong attachments to its family and shines in training. It carries a working dog's drive and stamina, so it does best with active people who can meet its need to move and think.
Questions to ask a English Springer Spaniel breeder
- Are both parents OFA hip-tested?
- Have the parents been screened for PRA and PFK deficiency by DNA test?
- Is the litter from field, show, or dual lines, and how might that affect energy?
Health considerations to discuss
Hip dysplasia. Educational only, not diagnostic; look for OFA hip screening on both parents.
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) deficiency. Educational only; an inherited metabolic disorder with a DNA test to identify carriers and affected dogs.
Progressive retinal atrophy. Educational only; ask for DNA testing and ophthalmologist eye exams (OFA/CAER).
Informational only — always consult a veterinarian and ask breeders for documentation. Sources: AKC English Springer Spaniel breed overview · English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association (AKC parent club) · OFA health testing database — written by PuppyList editorial
Questions worth asking about any English Springer Spaniel litter
- Can I see the puppy and its mother — in person or on a live video call?
- What health checks, vaccinations, and vet visits has this litter had?
- How was the litter raised and socialized?
- What paperwork comes with the puppy (health records, registry papers if applicable)?
- What is your deposit, payment, and pickup/transport process?
Frequently asked questions
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