The Welsh Springer spaniel is a dog of ancient origin and is named after its hunting style. 
He is an attractive dog of good size (usually between eighteen and nineteen inches at full height and thirty-five to forty-five pounds), compact, but not leggy, bred for hard work and endurance. The Welsh Springer gives an impression of extra length because of the contrast between the front legs and hindquarters. Welsh Springers have eyes that are oval in shape, brown in color, and generally have a soft expression. They have rich red hair with white mixed in and are, overall a fine looking breed of spaniels.
The Welsh Springer spaniel is an active dog that displays a lot of affection. Although reserved with most strangers, this is a dog breed that is not timid, shy, or unfriendly. The Welsh Springers are not famed as hunting dogs anymore, but enjoy a well-deserved reputation as good natured family pets. They are adaptable and always prepared for a new game or a new adventure, and jump into both with eagerness. Your Welsh Springer should be walked daily, and given some exercise in a safe place so it can burn its energy and not be bored.
The Welsh Springer puppies need to be kept around people as often as possible, even at the earliest of ages, to teach them good social skills. Obedience training has to wait a while longer, particularly if you plan on using retrieval exercises to teach your dog how to fetch. Many experts agree that the best time to start this type of training is when the puppies grow to be about six months old. One of the few drawbacks to the Welsh Springer breed is that they tend to wander, and need to be specifically trained to work their way past this trait. For all these different types of training, make sure that you have the appropriate tools for whatever puppy training you want to put your dog through. There are dog toys for retrieval, special dog treats for positive reinforcement (one method of obedience training), and a leash for those early lessons when your dog might be just a little too willing to wander off to explore.
Regular grooming is required for the coat of a Welsh Springer spaniel. It is best to use a stiff bristle brush twice a week. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. Occasional professional grooming is a good idea with this breed. If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, check their ears for seeds and any other signs of infection and take care of any thistles or burrs early. Make sure to have nail clippers to take care of the toes, and remember that Welsh Springer spaniels do best as outdoor dogs and need regular exercise on and off the leash. Without enough exercise they will unfortunately adopt bad habits and become fat and lazy.
The Welsh Springer spaniel is an athletic dog that does not do well in a kennel. They should have space to roam in and need to be given tasks and exercises to be kept in optimum shape. These are popular dogs because of their loyalty, and will be a great addition to the family.
