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Exeter tables dog-restriction measure
A controversial ordinance that would have put severe restrictions on seven breeds of dogs was tabled by the Exeter City Council on Tuesday night during a standing-room-only session in council chambers.
Group: Sporting
Weight: male: about 50, female: about 40 lbs
Height: male: 19-21, female 18-20 inches
Overview
The first spaniels started appearing during the early 1600s, and the Cocker and Springer Spaniels were seen as the same breed until the 1800s. The Cocker Spaniels were considered to be 25 lbs and used for woodcock, and the English Springers were measured at about 45 lbs and their purpose was to spring a game bird into the air so that a hawk could retrieve it. Today, Springer Spaniels flush and retrieve their game.
Temperament
The English Springer Spaniel is a friendly, outgoing and kind dog. They are brave, highly intelligent and also earnest. The English Springer Spaniel loves people and get along well with children. The English Springer Spaniel flourishes on human attention and likes to be with their families as much as possible. These dogs might become destructive and bark excessively when left alone for too long. The Springer Spaniel likes other pets, but may not be tolerant of same sex dogs. They are not appropriate for homes with pet birds.
Care
The field-type Springer is quite easy to maintain, and if they are brushed often with a firm hair brush, their coats will stay in a good condition. The bench-type Springer requires some more attention. Both of these types will need to be bathed and dry shampooed, but not too often. Tit is also important to check their ears often for infections. Springer Spaniels with longer coats will mat if not brushed enough. The hair on their paws should also be trimmed to stop burrs from becoming fixed. The Spaniels with longer coats will pick up burrs and branches easily, and should be combed after they have been outside. This is an average shedding breed, but the do shed constantly.
Training
English Springer Spaniels will profit from early on thorough socialisation and obedience training. It is important that handlers treat these dogs with purpose and fairness, and that their training sessions have enough praise and consistency. This breed will also stand out in agility, fly-ball, tracking, retrieving and obedience. The Springer Spaniel is a very eager hunting dog that also has the capacity to be an excellent therapy dog.
Health problems
English Springer Spaniel is prone to a few hereditary defects and these include hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia, epilepsy and Phosphofructokinase deficiency which are a blood disorder. Springer Spaniels are also likely to have problems with ear infections because of their droopy ears. Although not very common, these dogs have a few allergies to food and environment from time to time.
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