7 Facts About the English Springer Spaniel.

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In this video, we'll be talking about the English Springer Spaniel, a friendly and energetic dog that's great for hunting and playing in the park.

Here are 7 interesting facts you probably didn't know about this breed. Firstly, they were named after their hunting style, which involved flushing out game for hunters. Secondly, they used to be the same breed as Cocker Spaniels, separated only by their size.

Thirdly, they've appeared in 16th century art, although not under the name "Springer Spaniel." Fourthly, there are two types of Springers: bench and field, with key differences in their coats and tails.

Fifthly, they're exceptional show dogs, having won numerous awards at prestigious events such as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Sixthly, it's likely that the famous Scottish commander, William Wallace, owned a spaniel that would be developed into the English Springer Spaniel.

Finally, many famous people have owned English Springer Spaniels, such as former US Presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush, as well as Princess Grace and Oprah Winfrey.

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