English Springer Spaniel

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Flushing and retrieving game

Question 2

Description

Answer 2

Highest on leg and raciest build of all British land spaniels, symmetrically built, compact, moderate, strong

Question 3

Proportions

Answer 3

Slightly longer than tall

Question 4

Head

Answer 4

Balanced head, fairly deep foreface, fluting between eyes / skull and chiseling under eyes, square muzzle

Question 5

Ears

Answer 5

Lobular ear set in line with eye, nicely feathered

Question 6

Neck

Answer 6

Good length of neck with a slight arch

Question 7

Body

Answer 7

Well coupled body, deep in chest and well sprung ribs

Question 8

Legs

Answer 8

Forelegs straight well boned. Hindlegs well let down, moderately bent, broad and well muscled.

Question 9

Feet

Answer 9

Compact well rounded feet

Question 10

Tail

Answer 10

Set low

Question 11

Movement

Answer 11

Movement strictly his own. Forelegs swing straight forward from shoulder throwing feet well forward. Hocks driving well under body.

Question 12

Size

Answer 12

d&b: 20”

Question 13

Colour

Answer 13

Liver and white, black and white, both with tan

Question 14

Coat

Answer 14

Straight, never coarse, moderate feathering

Question 15

Eyes

Answer 15

Medium almond dark hazel