Although I’m a fan of most gundog breeds, with labradors, cockers and springers all currently residing at ‘Clarke Towers’, it has always been the springer spaniel that for me has held the greatest appeal of all. My personal opinion is that no other breed of gundog comes close to the…
Springer spaniel
Spaniel breeds: the differences between cockers and springers
Q: “I am torn between buying another cocker or getting a springer, just for a change. What advice would you be able to give me on the different spaniel breeds?” Mark Whitehouse says: Whether springer or cocker, both spaniel breeds are well capable of doing a good day’s work in…
The Givendale line of English springer spaniels
Dissatisfied with modern working springer spaniels, Peter and Bernadette may have successfully re-introduced a more traditional strain of this gundog breed
Tina Hayes and Bramble
I collected Bramble on July 9, 2011, with every intention of bringing her on as another beating dog. I let her be a puppy for the first six months, doing basic training, enjoying watching her grow etc. In December 2011, I was a first responder to an accident on the…
The 2014 Springer Championship
The UK's top springer spaniels and their handlers went north of the border to compete in this year's championship
Is it irresponsible of me to work a springer without a docked tail?
A reader is looking for a show-type springer but has noticed they all have full tails. He wants to work the dog and needs to know if it's irresponsible to work a springer without a docked tail
How can I improve my spaniels’ picking-up skills?
Picking-up skills: I have two springer spaniel gun dogs and want to improve their picking-up skills.
Moray Firth English springer spaniel stakes
The Moray Firth Spaniel and Retriever Club held their open English springer spaniel trial at Glenferness, with a novice stake held the next day at Tomatin.
keeping a springer close
Paul Rawlings advises on how to keep a springer close when working in open ground.
2008 Springer Spaniel Gundog Championship
With rabbits aplenty, Conholt Park provided a challenging setting for the stylish and exciting hunting from this year's English springer spaniels.
Why is my springer puppy failing to return?
My springer puppy is failing to return when being called while the long-lead is off. Can you give me some training advice?
My springer is reluctant to pick feathered game
My two year-old springer loves hunting and retrieving rabbits, but is reluctant to pick feathered game. How can I gee her up in this department?
LOST: English Springer spaniel
Bumble a 3year old male liver & white English Springer spaniel has gone missing