Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
Welsh Springer Spaniel Dogs are Happy, Reserved, and Upbeat dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 123. These breeds are hunting dogs with well-built stamina also their coats are soft and weatherproof. They need regular exercise and love their human family, especially children. Welsh Springer Spaniel Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 31).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Active, Affectionate, Stubborn, Friendly, Loyal, Playful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Wales
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Welsh Springer is not a variant of the English Springer Spaniel. In fact, they are two different breeds
2- The Welsh Springer was developed for a specific hunting purpose before the invention and use of guns
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Red & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 69 - 74cm (27 - 29in)
Height: 61 - 69cm (24- 27in) -
TAIL
The tail is an extension of the topline, the carriage being nearly horizontal or slightly elevated when the dog is excited, with a lively action. It is generally docked, but a natural tail is not a fault
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WEIGHT
16 - 20 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 6 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
English springer spaniel
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1902
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ORIGIN
Wales
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Great family pets, Welsh Springers are notably sweet and affectionate with people they know, but can be a bit aloof when meeting new people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
