The ESSFTA is comprised of and dedicated to people who love English Springer Spaniels. This web site aims to provide you with current and accurate information about this wonderful, versatile breed. Over the last century, English Springer Spaniel breeders have focused their efforts on either conformation or field work. This has caused the breed to [...]
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The English Springer Spaniel is a compact, hearty medium-sized dog with long pendant ears. They should be sturdy and neither too light nor too heavy. The tail is generally docked (and wagging!). The dog should have a proud bearing, with a level back approximately the same length as the height at the withers (never longer). [...]
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The history of ‘Spaniels’ can be traced back to 1600′s. However, the actual distinction between ‘Springer’ spaniels and other spaniels, did not come about in this country until the 1880′s. Until that time there were no formally defined differences between Cocker and Springer spaniels. At that time, the American Spaniel Club was founded, and set [...]
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James jumped into handler Kellie Fitzgerald’s arms after being picked for Best in Show Tuesday at the Westminster Kennel Club. The winning English springer spaniel beat out a Dandie Dinmont terrier co-owned by Bill Cosby. more… English Springer Spaniels
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