The English Springer Spaniel dog is a lot of fun and at the same time he/she requires lot of work. It is important to understand that when you get a dog, he/she will be around for the next 10-15 years. Therefore, before you get the dog you should be prepared to commit yourself to raise a healthy and a happy dog.
Dog breeding has become a money-making business. You should never get your English Springer Spaniel from those who are in it for money only. There are several places you can get your dog from:
- Dog breeders
- Animal shelters
- Pet stores
- Friends
Before getting a dog you should explore the pros and cons of these options.
Getting A Dog
Make animal shelters your first choice. Millions of dogs are dumped in the animal shelters every year for no fault of their own. I got my pure bred English Springer Spaniel from a shelter and am happy to have rescued the wonderful dog. You can adopt a puppy or an adult dog from an animal shelter and give it love and shelter. You can go in for a mixed breed dog or a pure breed. Thousands of dogs can be saved every year, if more people are willing to come forward and adopt these helpless creatures.
Don’t Buy from ‘Puppy Mills’
The worst thing to do is to buy a puppy from a pet store. Most of these puppies come from mass breeding facilities called puppy mills. Puppy mill is a term which is used to refer to bad breeding and abusive conditions. Dogs are bred without attention to health, temperament or breed qualities. Their irresponsible breeding often leads to diseases. Dogs are bred in unhygienic conditions and puppies are also kept the same way. These breeders often put the puppies on sale even before they are 9 weeks old. Do not buy from pet stores, because you will be encouraging these dog breeders.
For a English Springer Spaniel Pure Breed, Go to a Good Breeder
If you are looking for a pure bred English Springer Spaniel, you should get it from a reputable and responsible breeder. A good breeder has the dog’s interests in his/her mind. A good breeder is not in it for money.
- A responsible dog breeder will not hand over a puppy to the first buyer.
- A good breeder will never sell her/his dogs through a pet store, because they care about their future.
- He/she will give you a puppy that will match your family requirements.
- The breeder will tell you the good and also the bad points about his/her puppies.
Your veterinarian may refer you to some reputable breeders. You can also visit local dog breeding clubs or dog shows to find a good breeder. It is very important that you take your time to find a good breeder, because your pet’s life will depend on this. All that a dog wants is a loving and caring home.