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The English Springer Spaniel is an enthusiastic travel companion whose contagious joy of living illuminates each stage of the journey. Its medium size and jovial temperament make it a dog welcome in most accommodations and public places. Eternal optimist, it approaches each new discovery with overflowing curiosity and a constantly wagging tail. Its solid endurance allows it to follow good-length hikes while knowing how to calm down in the evening. Its exemplary sociability with humans as with other dogs greatly facilitates cohabitation while traveling.
Atouts en voyage
- Remarkable sociability facilitating all encounters while traveling
- Medium size offering a good compromise between sportiness and manageability
- Ability to alternate between intense activity and calm rest
- Contagious enthusiasm that makes every outing pleasant
Defis a anticiper
- Long hanging ears requiring increased maintenance in humid environment
- Tendency to explore with nose which can take it far from the trail
- Medium-length coat catching mud, burdock and plants during nature outings
Profil voyage
Se deplacer avec votre Springer
The English Springer Spaniel travels by train with good will, generally lying at its owner's feet after an initial phase of curiosity. Its weight of 18 to 25 kg requires a ticket and wearing the regulatory muzzle. Plan a silent chew toy to occupy it during the journey. Its natural sociability can push it to want to greet passengers, keep the leash short in corridors.
In the car, the Springer settles with pleasure in a fitted space in the back, protected by a seat cover because its coat leaves hairs everywhere. It enjoys journeys when it knows a walk awaits at arrival. Stops every two hours allow it to stretch and satisfy its olfactory curiosity. Be careful to lock windows well because it loves sticking its head outside to catch scents.
The English Springer Spaniel travels in the hold in a transport crate adapted to its morphology. Its balanced character allows it to tolerate air travel without excessive stress if preparation has been correct. Gradually accustom it to its crate by associating it with positive moments like meals. Favor direct flights and confirm with the airline that the hold is pressurized and heated.
Sante en voyage
Risques specifiques
- Frequent ear infections due to its long ears that retain moisture
- Grass awns stuck in fringed coat of paws and ears
- Joint overwork linked to its enthusiasm which masks fatigue
Precautions
Inspect and clean its ears each evening after outdoor activities, particularly after swimming. Trim excessive paw fringes before a trip to garrigue area to limit grass awn catches. Moderate its activity even if it seems tireless, because the Springer tends to ignore fatigue signals.
Tolerance chaleur
The English Springer Spaniel tolerates moderate heat but its dense coat and fringes retain heat during prolonged efforts. Wet its ears and belly to cool it quickly during breaks. Avoid long hikes between noon and four PM in summer period and plan water points on the route.
Pharmacie de voyage
- Specific ear cleaner for hanging ears
- Fine grass awn tweezers and round-tip scissors for fringes
- Veterinary elastic bandage for paw cuts in nature
- Dry shampoo spray to clean soiled areas without full bath
Equipement indispensable
Ear-protecting snood for dog
The Springer's long ears soak in the bowl and catch vegetation, the snood protects them during meals and nature outings
Full seat cover
The Springer sheds a lot of hair and brings back mud and water in the car after each outdoor adventure
Absorbent dog towel
Its love of water and mud makes rapid drying essential before entering accommodation
Anti-pull harness with back handle
The Springer's olfactory enthusiasm pushes it to pull on leash when it picks up a trail, the back handle allows quick control
Elevated ear-safe bowl
A specially designed bowl prevents its long ears from soaking in water and food, reducing moisture conducive to ear infections
Ou partir avec votre Springer ?
The English Springer Spaniel is perfectly suited to moderate forest hikes and outings on authorized beaches where it can run and swim. Regional nature parks offer the ideal playground for this curious and energetic dog.
Le saviez-vous ?
The name Springer comes from the English verb to spring meaning to leap, in reference to its historical technique of making game spring from bushes, a talent it reproduces with enthusiasm in every thicket encountered while traveling
The English Springer Spaniel is the most used breed by British customs for explosive detection in airports, proof of its exceptional nose and ease in transit environments
This breed possesses a specific gene that makes it particularly resistant to seasickness, which made it the ideal companion of English fishermen and makes it today an excellent ferry passenger
Questions frequentes
Can the English Springer Spaniel accompany a family hiking with children?
The Springer is an excellent choice for family hikes. Its patience with children and joyful energy make it a motivating walking companion for the whole family. It naturally adapts to the pace of younger walkers while remaining attentive to adults. Plan a five-meter long line to give it freedom while keeping control on busy trails.
How to manage the English Springer Spaniel's coat during a multi-day trip?
Carry a hard-bristle brush and detangling comb for fringes. Brush it each evening for ten minutes to remove debris, knots and possible parasites. After an outing in humid environment, particularly dry fringed areas of paws and ears. Dry shampoo spray is practical for quick cleanings when a full bath isn't possible.
Does the English Springer Spaniel swim well in the sea?
The Springer is a natural swimmer who loves water in all its forms. At sea, monitor currents because its enthusiasm can push it too far. Always rinse it with fresh water after marine swimming to protect its skin and coat from salt. Carefully dry the inside of its ears because stagnant seawater favors infections there.
Does the English Springer Spaniel adapt to city accommodation?
The Springer adapts correctly to urban accommodation provided it benefits from two active outings per day of at least forty-five minutes each. It is calm enough indoors not to disturb neighbors if properly exercised. Choose accommodation near a park or green space to facilitate daily outings. Its sociability makes it pleasant during encounters in common areas.
Should the English Springer Spaniel be groomed before summer travel?
Pre-travel grooming is highly recommended before summer trips. Have paw, chest and ear fringes shortened to limit heat and plant debris accumulation. Ask a professional groomer for coat thinning without close shaving which would remove natural UV protection. A properly groomed dog is also more easily accepted in accommodation.
