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hello i have a 12 mnth female springer and was wondering when she will have her first season, what age does it normally happen and when would be the right age to breed her?
Hi,
This could be any time, my youngest has had her first season recently at 14 months, but they can come in quite a lot younger. Regards, Blacheborne
Hi also have a registered english springer only 7 weeks old and he has one very promenent blue eye just wondering how unusual this is. He seems to focus just fine. Does any one know anything about this?
I had a Springer Spaniel with one blue and one brown eye. she lasted 14 years and had no eye trouble, could see the very best, until her last 6 months and i put that down to old age not the colour.
On average about how much do these dogs usually cost?
We got a very high class hunting Springer for 250 pounds - I'm not sure what it is in dollars if that's your case.
She was paperless, but has taken her hunting genes from her dad who was a top hunting dog in the gamekeeper's care.
She'll find anything at all on walks and drop it at your feet. It's pretty cute.
Good luck finding one! :) They're a joy to have!
We just got a three year old male English springer spaniel. He came from a rescue of a puppy mill in Missouri. They neutered him about three weeks ago and he is still traumatized from the fire the guy set and lack of attention. Is there anything specifically we can do to help him get better?
Hi. I also rescued a Springer from a puppy mill. After about 2 weeks of solid training and socializing her with people and other dogs, she had really come along. I actually took a few days off of work to be with her to expose her to all of the sounds and smells of my neighborhood, and to teach her the basic commands. I introduced her to many of my neighbors and encouraged her to approach other dogs when we were on walks and at the pet store. I've had her for 6 weeks now and she is a totally different dog than the one I brought home! She behaves much better, she's far less shy and everyone tells me how happy she looks. I promise that if you spend time with your dog acting as the "Alpha," he will be much happier and feel more secure. You hit the nail on the head when you said he was traumatized by being neglected. Dogs feel out of balance when they don't have a leader. So, take him on some walks, socialize him as much as possible and teach him some commands. He will LOVE you for it. Good luck!!!!
Hi we bought a springer spaniel today, he is akc registered and we did see both mum and dad, howeverer we chose him because he was unusual as he has one brown/hazel coloured eye and one blue eye, but I am now a little worried that this may be problem with his eyes. Anything we should be concerned about?
My english springer spaniel is pregnant for the first time, i was just wondering about how many puppies do they have to a first time litter?
Seven??? The two Springers I've had puppies with each had fourteen in their first litter. From the next litter on, they never had less than ten. Maybe my girls were just "over achievers", they did this with only one day with the male, so don't blame it on breeding multiple days!
approx 7 puppies is average - good luck
I like to walk on trails in the woods that can become very muddy. Currently i have a lab who is easy to wipe clean. I had an English Cocker in the past and it took a hose or bath to clean him up almost any time after a rainy walk. How much grooming does a springer need?
English Springer's are not much different that the cocker you had. The coat is perhaps a little longer in some cases but it will require the same work. And yes, they love the mud and water.
What health problems do English Springers have? If the mother seems Ok at age 2y.o does this guarantee there is no problem with "rage"
English Springer's much like many of the retriever breeds in the U.S. are fairly hardy dogs. The most common health issues are the same as with these other breeds and include Hip Dysplasia and Cateracts. Although usually hereditary this is not always the case and it's generally tough to find early in life. Don't let these hold you back to much though, good eating habits and an active lifestyle and help reduce or fend of the affects of any of these problems.