Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Wales

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.

SIZE
The maximum shoulder-height is 48cm (181/9in) for dogs and 46cm (18in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat consists of medium-length silken and lank hair. Curls are not permitted and the colour is always red and white.

CARE REQUIRED
Regularly clip excess hair from the inner ear to prevent infections and also trim too much hair between the pads of the feet. Groom the coat at fixed intervals with brush and comb. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs to visit a dog-trimming parlour about two to four times each year.

CHARACTER
These are gentle, intelligent, sociable, and equable dogs that are pliable and obedient but a little bit stubborn. The breed is mad about water and has an outstanding sense of smell.

TRAINING
These dogs are not difficult to train although they can have minds of their own. They learn fairly quickly. Use your voice and praise them a lot but be consistent to achieve the best results. The breed has a strong desire to hunt so that it is advisable to train them to come to your command.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This breed is generally trouble free in the company of other dogs and children. That is also usually true of cats and other household animals, but the dog should be introduced to them in a positive way when it is young. They are always friendly with people.

EXERCISE
Provided they get the opportunity to enjoy themselves and run around, they will be perfectly behaved indoors.