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| Breed: Welsh Springer Spaniel | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | Wales |
| Type of coat | Straight and flat, silky in texture; some feathering on chest, underside of body and legs. |
| Grooming | Regular brushing with a stiff bristle brush twice a week. Shedding is twice a year and needs extra attention. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Occasional professional grooming is desirable. Check ears for grass seeds and any other signs of infection. Trim hair between toes and keep nails clipped. |
| Average height | 18 - 19 inches |
| Average weight | 35- 45 lbs. |
| Activity level | Indoors - High, Outdoors - Very High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Medium - Low |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium |
| Trainability | Puppies need to be kept as close to people as possible for socialization. Obedience training and retrieval exercises can be started at six months of age. He has a tendency to wander and needs training to prevent wandering. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, gentle with children. |
| Character | Attentive, friendly, cheerful, sensitive, independent. |
| Ideal home environment | Does not do well in a kennel. Should have a house with a fenced yard. |
| Ideal owner | An owner of a Welsh Springer Spaniel needs to spend time providing him with a job whether it is hunting, retrieving, or agility work. |
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