Other Names- Welsh Springer, Welshie

Height- males (17-19 inches), females (16-18 inches)

Weight- males (40-45 pounds), females (35-45 pounds)

Life Expectancy- 12 to 15 years.

Group- Sporting (AKC)

Recognized By- AKC(American Kennel Club), CKC(Canadian Kennel Club), ANKC(Australian National Kennel Council), KCGB(Kennel Club of Grat Britain), FCI(Federation Cynologique Internationale), NZKC(New Zealand Kennel Club), UKC(United Kennel Club), CKC(Continental Kennel Clubs), ACR(American Canine Registry), APRI(American Pet Registry Inc.), NKC(National Kennel Club).

This breed originated in wales around the 1300's. The breed was developed to be a gundog. It shares much of the same origins as the English Springer Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. In the beginning, this breed was known as the Welsh Cocker.

Welsh Springer Spaniels are a medium size breed, slightly longer than they are tall. They have a straight flat coat, soft to the touch. The only colors you will ever see on this breed is red and white, but the patterns may vary, and flecks of red is sometimes seen also in the white areas. The hair on their legs, tail, chest, and underside of their body is feathered. The tails can be docked or left natural.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a happy go lucky breed that gets along very well with family, children, and other pets you have in the house. They can be very clingy to one person in some cases. They are quite reserved however with strangers and should be well socialized with lots of people at an early age to prevent them from being too timid. They learn fairly quickly but may choose not to listen at times. Like many working dogs, the Welsh Springer Spaniel needs to be kept busy. If bored, they can become destructive.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel can do well in apartments, but keep in mind that this is an active breed that requires alot of exercise, and lots of opportunity to run off leash.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel can be prone to the following health problems:

• hip dysplasia
• ear infections
• eye problems (entropion)

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an average shedder, and would do best with regular brushing, using a stiff bristle brush. Bathe only if necessary. Pay close attention to the ears, and watch for debris or signs of infection.

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