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Grooming and care for a English Springer Spaniel: brush, bath, health

English Springer Spaniel : Brushing twice a week maintains its medium-length coat, with careful checks of the feathering, ears and between the toes after every outing in cover, as grass seeds are a recurring risk. Its drop ears, often wet from swimming, must be dried and cleaned regularly to prevent infections.

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In short: A medium dog of 18 to 25 kg with a medium-length feathered coat, very high energy and a passion for water and cover. An athletic, enthusiastic flushing spaniel whose stamina surprises first-time owners. Its pull towards water is powerful even in cold weather, and its feathering collects grass seeds: a microfibre towel, a fine comb and ear checks after every outing are unavoidable.

Coat care, brush by brush

Brush-wise, the English Springer Spaniel calls for a slicker brush and a metal comb, two to three sessions a week — and its shedding stays moderate, with two seasonal peaks in spring and autumn. Start young, with short rewarded sessions: a dog that links the brush to a pleasant moment accepts grooming for life.

Baths, claws, ears, teeth

The English Springer Spaniel’s bath comes round every two to three months — or whenever it is properly dirty —, always with dog-pH shampoo, never your own products. Check claws monthly — natural wear often does the job on such an active dog, inspect ears at the same time, and brush teeth two or three times a week.

Health watch-points for the English Springer Spaniel

In the English Springer Spaniel, the documented watch-points are: chronic ear infections and hip dysplasia. Nothing inevitable, but they steer prevention — and at the first unusual sign, the vet decides, not the shop aisle. Life expectancy sits around 12 to 14 years.

Frequently asked questions

Which brush for a English Springer Spaniel?

For its coat, plan on a slicker brush and a metal comb, two to three sessions a week.

How often should a English Springer Spaniel be bathed?

A quarterly bath is largely enough, exceptional messes aside — and exclusively with canine shampoo, never your own products.

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