Welsh Springer Spaniel

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Welsh Springer Spaniel – in motion — Photo: Siri Spjelkavik, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Welsh Springer Spaniel – front view — Photo: Siri, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Welsh Springer Spaniel – head — Photo: Dramafreak92, Public domain, source

Key facts

FCI group	8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Category	Medium
Height at withers	46–48 cm

Recognition features

Rich red and white coat only
Symmetrical, compact build, not leggy
Silky straight coat with light feathering on ears, tail and legs

Purpose

A flushing dog that finds and drives game out for the hunter; bred for endurance and hard work.

Coat

Straight or flat, silky texture, dense, never wiry or wavy; a curly coat is highly undesirable. Forelegs and hindlegs above the hocks moderately feathered, ears and tail lightly. Colour rich red and white only.

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