Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an English Springer Spaniel the right dog for me?
The English Springer Spaniel is a dog characterized by long, drooping ears, a medium to long coat, and a happily wagging, docked tail. Females are around 19" tall at the withers, weighing around 40 lbs, and males around 20", weighing about 50 lbs. They may be black and white, liver and white, or either combination with tan points (tri-colored), with or without ticking (freckles). The Springer's happy, energetic personality and an eagerness to please, has made the versatile English Springer Spaniel a favorite for many activities. The most important role for a Springer, or any dog however, is as a gentle, loving companion. However, the English Springer Spaniel is not a breed for everyone! Springers can be high energy dogs and require a moderate amount of daily exercise. They also need structure and consistency, or may try to dominate the household. The English Springer Spaniel, when raised and trained properly, is an excellent companion, a willing obedience partner, and a joy to own and love.

Why rescue?
Dogs end up in shelters, humane societies, and county pounds for various reasons. They are picked up off of the street as strays or relinquished by their owners because of a move, illness or death, financial crisis, or other troubled circumstances. There are many good reasons to consider adopting a rescue Springer (or any rescue dog). The dog is often older, past the puppy stage of chewing and usually has been house trained. Many Springers we receive into the rescue program are obedience trained, crate trained and will walk on a lead nicely. When a Springer is adopted from our rescue program, the Springer has been thoroughly evaluated. He or she has been examined by a vet, given any necessary shots, checked for heartworms, and neutered/spayed. During all this handling and examination, the Springer's temperament is tested. A Springer exhibiting aggressive behavior will not be placed into the rescue program.

How does your adoption process work? How do I start?
Please Visit our Adoption Process Page for detailed answers about our process.

Do you have any specific policies I should know about?

Yes, Please visit our Adoption Policies page to learn what those are.

This page was last updated on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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