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I don't think springer spaniels are a good choice for allergy sufferers. They are large dogs that have a lot of hair and they also shed quite a bit of dander. My parents have an English springer spaniel and I get skin Allergies sometimes when I pet the dog and she makes my eyes itchy ever once in a while. I own a small rat terrier and have slight allergies to this dog but not to the extent as the springer because she's about 1/5th the size. I think the main concern is if you know you have allergies to dogs it might not be worth the risk to purchase one, especially not a large dog that will give you more dander than a smaller dog. At first I was really sad that I couldn't buy a springer (due to allergies) but the smaller dog has been just as fun, energetic and loving as the springer is.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoYes, they are bad for people with dog allergies. They shed a lot! A non-shedding dog like a Portuguese Water Dog, a poodle, or a Wheaten Terrier might be a better idea.
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How heavy are Welsh Springer Spaniels?
Welsh Springer Spaniels weigh from 16 - 20 kg.
Where are Springer Spaniels from?
You can get different types of springer spaniels: English, Welsh.
Are Welsh Springer Spaniels longhaired or shorthaired?
All Welsh Springer Spaniels should naturally have moderately long fur.
What is the best medium dog breed?
English/welsh springer spaniels
What does a springer spaneil look like?
See the related links to Wikipedia for pictures of both the Welsh & English springer spaniels.
Which AKC group is the Welsh Springer Spaniel in?
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is in the AKC Sporting Group.
Are welsh springer spaniels prone to ear infections?
Yes. All spaniels are prone to ear infections, all dogs that have floppy ears are prone to ear infections. I must check my cocker each and everyday. He enjoys the interaction and does not even know I am checking his ears.
What are the words for Welsh springer spaniel in Welsh?
It is Sbaengi Hela Cymreig
Can a welsh springer spaniel swim?
yes
What is a welsh dog called?
welsh springer spaniel looks a bit like an English springer spaniel but tends to be lighter in colour :)
Are Welsh springer spaniels Welsh?
Yep, very! I have one, he's 5 and he loves running round the fields playing with his neighbor (Snowy). The love open spaces. So if you are thinking of getting one (which i agree with), I suggest you should have a big garden or fields/woods nearby for him/her to have a run around in! Hope this helps!
Can an English springer spaniel do agility?
Yes Welsh Springer Spaniel are quite good in agility at least 9/10 is their grade. Welsh Springers can do a lot of tasks such as water retrieving, flushing, tracking and they can be good therapy dogs. But if you want dog for agility Welsh Springer Spaniel is awesome, and one good thing about them that there is no separate hunting and show line like in English Springers, also you can consider them as good potential, and some other breeds which makes excellent agility dogs from VIII. FCI group is Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever as well as Lagotto Romagnolo and Spanish Water dog.
