English Springer Spaniel Breed Profile

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The Breed at a Glance

Black/white or liver/white, with or without tan markings

High; very intelligent and eager

Either; enjoys indoor interaction with family, but needs outdoor room to run

Regular brushing, ear care, and professional grooming

English Springer Spaniel Information

Health Information

Congenital and Genetic Conditions found with greater than average frequency in the English Springer Spaniel (point to name for description):

Addisons Disease

Addisons disease (hypoadrenocorticism)

Anasarca

Apocrine Gland Tumors

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Basal Cell Tumor

Behavioral Abnormalities

Canine Allergies

Canine Melanoma

Canine Microphthalmia

Cataract

Cleft lip

Cleft palate

Coloboma

Corneal dystrophy

Cranioschisis

Cutaneous asthenia

Distichiasis

Ectropion

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Elbow dysplasia

Entropion

Epilepsy

Glaucoma

Hemophilia - Factor X Deficiency

Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia

Hemophilia C

Hip Dysplasia

Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain)

Hypomyelinogenesis

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Lip Fold Dermatitis

Lysosomal Storage Diseases

Narcolepsy

Optic Nerve Hypoplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondrosis

Otitis Externa

Overshot Jaw

Patellar Luxation

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Peripheral Retinal Dystrophy

Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Phosphofructokinase Deficiency

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Rage syndrome

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia

Retinal Dysplasia

Sebaceous Tumor

Seborrhea

Umbilical Hernia

Undershot jaw

Ununited Anconeal Process

von Willebrands Disease

Following are health screenings often performed on breeding English Springer Spaniel adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA

CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)

Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)

Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)

Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (genetic test)

This is presented solely as a starting point for you to learn and ask questions about the breed. This information is NOT to be used to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any condition whatsoever. For specific information, consult your veterinarian. The above diseases and conditions are found with a higher-than-average frequency in the English Springer Spaniel. These conditions may or may not be severe, and may or may not be hereditary. Some conditions may actually be "normal" for the breed, such as alopecia in the hairless breeds; some may be intrinsic to the breed due to its physiology, such as skin fold dermatitis in the Pug, Bulldog, and Shar-Pei; some may be related to care and nutrition; and some may be strictly genetic. The best source of additional and more detailed information on these conditions is a veterinarian, breed club, or knowledgeable breeder.

English Springer Spaniel Links

English Springer Spaniel Links:

English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc. - www.essfta.org
National Breed Club

Available Books (click to order)

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