Welsh Springer Spaniel
Temperament
Reserved, Happy, Upbeat
[3]Background and human relationship
A Welsh gundog with uncertain detailed ancestry, long established in Britain. Once shown as Welsh Cocker, it received its present name in 1902.
[1]Build and coat
Compact and balanced without excessive leg length, built for endurance and demanding field work. Its outline can be compared with heavier Clumbers and more streamlined Field Spaniels.
[1]Colour and comparisons
JKC specifies rich red-and-white only. Colour distribution can be viewed alongside ear, body and leg feathering, contrasting with the lemon or orange shades of other spaniels.
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