English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels were originally born in the same litters; the smaller "Cockers" hunted woodcock while their larger littermates were utilized to flush, or "spring," game. In 1902 the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed (separate from English Cockers). The Springer Spaniel became even better known in North America after 1924, when the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed and field trials were started for the first time. The English Springer Spaniel has been endowed with style, enthusiasm, and an "eager to please" quality common to most spaniels. He is recognized for his ability to keep going and going under adverse hunting conditions, which is partly due to his medium-sized, powerful body. English Springers are even-tempered, gentle, friendly, and sociable dogs that make great child companions. Intelligent, skilful, willing and obedient, and a quick learner. Brave, playful, energetic, pleasant and cheerful, their tails are seemingly always in motion. They are affectionate, good natured and sincere, this dog loves everyone. Springers do best when they are with people who can provide them with some kind of consistent structure where the where the rules are made clear. They make excellent house pets, but require daily exercise and need regular brushing and trimming to keep their coats neat and free of mats. He has long, hanging ears and a moderately long coat that can be black or liver with white, blue or liver roan, and tricolor. Here is the perfect gift for you or any English Springer Spaniel lover.