Welsh Springer Spaniel Info & breeders

WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL

Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel has been bred for centuries in the isolated mountains and valleys of Wales as a combination gundog and family companion. It has been selected for health and working ability and therefore has few hereditary defects.

The breed is gentle and peace loving, excellent with children and very alert to strange noises. When kept as house pets they are excellent watch dogs but are not aggressive, merely alerting you to some strange person or sound.

Welsh Springers are in their natural habitat in the field, even if only for an occasional romp. They are excellent bird dogs.

In 35 years of breeding I have never had one go away from home . They are very family attached.

~ Sylvia Foreacre

AKC Height: Ideally, dogs 18" to 19"; bitches 17" to 18". Color: Red with white.

Basic Requirements: Welsh Springer Spaniels are active dogs that require a yard with room to run and play. Weekly brushing and occasional bathing and trimming is necessary.

Temperament: Because they bond readily to their owners, Welsh Springer Spaniels want to be a part of the family. They are gentle and good with children.

Health (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 13 years. Watch for hip dysplasia, eye problems, thyroid disease

Rescue / Welsh Springer Spaniel breeders

Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc.

http://clubs.akc.org/wssca

Photos:

Ch Sylabrus Thumper Foreacre, with Cindy Foreacre.

Owners: Sylvia and Bruce Foreacre

Thumper's pups

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