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English springer spaniel |
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English springer spaniel, breed of medium-sized sporting dog sporting dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs bred for pointing, flushing, and retrieving game. These dogs hunt by air scent—as opposed to most hounds, which are ground scenters—and their quarry is primarily game birds. ..... Click the link for more information. developed in England from the broader and very old category of "springing spaniels" that produced many of the present-day land spaniels. It stands about 18 in. (46 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 45 lb (20 kg). Its medium-length coat is flat or wavy with a fringe of longer hair, or feathers, on the ears, chest, legs, and belly. Its coat is usually either liver and white, tan and white, or black and white. Trained as a field dog, the springer flushes game and will retrieve on both land and water. It also has enjoyed great popularity as a house pet. See dog dog, carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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Hooker also took second place with a different dog, Xena, also an English springer spaniel. Philipson's inspiration for her books began when her English Springer Spaniel named Annie needed a leg amputated due to cancer. Philipson's inspiration for her books began when her English Springer Spaniel named Annie needed a leg amputated due to cancer. |
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English springer spaniel
