Why Do English Springer Spaniels Make Great Pets And Companions?

There are many positive things to write about English Springer Spaniels

, but I am going to highlight the main reasons why this pedigree breed make great pets and companions. Many people do not realise that having a pet in the family is an important part of raising well balanced children. Even if you don't have a family, there are many reasons why a Springer could be good for you too.

Teaching Care

Caring for a pet in sickness and in health, and having responsibility for feeding another dependent living creature prepares your children for the time when they will have children of their own. The lifespan of a Springer is in the range 10-15 years. They go through their lives from beginning to end whilst your children are still growing up.

Stress Buster

If your family has grown up or you live alone for other reasons, then a dog is great company. Research has demonstrated that owning a pet, particularly a cat or dog, has the effect of reducing stress, and reducing depressive tendencies. Therefore, having 'someone to care for' provides real and tangible health benefits.

Defenders

Springers are loyal and will defend the family staunchly when they sense a threat; however, they are not aggressive and can be trusted around children.

Fun Lovers

They are generally very happy dogs and love having fun. This is good for adults as well as children and my Springers made me laugh each and every day. They did make me angry at times too, for example when they came back covered in mud. After I cooled off though, I just had to laugh. Their love of fun can make them a bit boisterous.

More Fun - Retrieving

English Springers will hunt and retrieve all day - they love a game of hide and seek with an old sock or glove. This leads to loads of fun and a rich seam of photographs for the family album. Give a dog a stick and he will proudly carry it around all day - this behaviour is deeply ingrained in their genes.

Not Like Other Pets

Unlike a gecko, a cat or a caged bird, dogs are much more interesting. They have distinctive personalities, and the English Springer is a very smart dog.

Family Exercise

These days, when we use an automobile to go anywhere, walking the dog is an important health discipline for us as well as the Springer.

Moderate Feed Bills

As medium sized dogs, they weigh a lot less than Labradors or Golden Retrievers. Consequently, their feeding requirements are a lot less and hence they cost less to feed (typically $7-10 a week).

Transport

This medium size (an adult English Springer weighs about 50 lbs or 25 kg) means that they can easily be carried in a compact automobile, whereas a Golden Retriever would fill the rear seat by himself.

Good Health

Finally, they enjoy reasonably good health and are not susceptible to very many hereditary conditions. This means that veterinarians' bills need not be excessive. With average luck, the bills can be kept to vaccinations and annual checkups.

So, all in all, quite a wide range of reasons why an English springer spaniel makes a great pet and companion.

by: Phil Marks

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