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Welsh Springer Spaniel
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A Welsh Springer Spaniel
Other names Welsh Springer
Welsh Cocker Spaniel
Welsh Starter
Common nicknames Welshie
Origin Wales
Traits
Height Male 18–19 in (46–48 cm)
Female 17–18 in (43–46 cm)
Coat Naturally straight flat and soft to the touch, never wiry or wavy
Color Rich red and white only. Any pattern is acceptable and any white area may be flecked with red ticking.
Classification / standards
FCI Group 8, Section 2 #126 standard
AKC Sporting standard
ANKC Group 3 (Gundogs) standard
CKC Sporting dogs standard
KC (UK) Gundogs standard
NZKC Gundog standard
UKC Gun Dog Breeds standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family. They are similar to the English Springer Spaniel and historically have also been called the Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel. This breed is usually energetic and helps hunters. They are used as a flushing dog. They are closely related to the English Springer Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel.

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Images for kids

  • "A drawing of two dogs in black and white. They are the same size, but one is red and dark, while the other appears to be a solid dark colour."

    An image of English and Welsh Cockers, published in 1859

  • "A black and white photograph of a dog in two poses in profile, one is standing and one is sitting."

    Ch. Corrin, a show dog owned by Mr A.T. Williams, photographed in two poses in 1903.

  • "Two dogs sit alongside each other. They are both mostly white and appear similar, but the right one has dark patches and is larger, while the left one has reddish patches and is slightly smaller."

    A Welsh Springer Spaniel on left, and an English Springer Spaniel on right

  • "A red and white dog in a scarlet hardness. It stands in profile, facing right."

    Welsh Springer Spaniel in a dog harness.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Springer spaniel galés para niños

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