Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family. They are similar to the English Springer Spaniel and historically have also been called the Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel. This breed is usually energetic and helps hunters. They are used as a flushing dog. They are closely related to the English Springer Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Other names	Welsh Springer Welsh Starter
Nicknames	Welshie
Country of origin	Wales
Traits Height Male 18–19 in (46–48 cm) Female 17–18 in (43–46 cm) Coat Naturally straight flat and soft to the touch, never wiry or wavy
Classification & standards FCI Group Section {{{fcisection}}} #{{{fcinum}}} standard

Welsh Springer Spaniel Media

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  An image of English and Welsh Cockers, published in 1859

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  Ch. Corrin, a show dog owned by Mr A.T. Williams, photographed in two poses in 1903.

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  A Welsh Springer Spaniel on left, and an English Springer Spaniel on right

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  Welsh Springers are affectionate and inquisitive

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  Welsh Springer Spaniel in a dog harness.

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  A photograph of a Welsh Springer Spaniel from 1915.

Related pages

• Hunting dog
• Sporting Group

Other websites

Media related to Welsh Springer Spaniel at Wikimedia Commons

• Welsh Springer Spaniel at the Open Directory Project