Jack Stanner - The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniel

THE
COMPLETE

GUIDE TO

THE ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL

Publisher: For Dogs Sake!

K. Winslet 2013
Author: Jack Stanner

ISBN: 978-1-908793-34-8

C ontents

English Springer Spaniel DECISIONS

Planning to purchase an English Springer Spaniel is a big decision and one that should not be entered into lightly. Owning an English Springer Spaniel is a huge responsibility. Often potential owners see a tiny puppy and forget that this small, little bundle of energy will one day be a full grown animal that needs consta nt exercise, attention and love as well as training, food, and healthcare. Owning an English Springer Spaniel is a wonderful, rewarding experience , but people need to realize that there are right and wrong reasons for owni ng such a unique breed of dog. There are right and wrong decisions to make about English Springer Spaniel s largely based on your living situation, as well.

There are many right reasons for purchasing an English Springer Spaniel , depending on your living space, l ifestyle, and financial statusb oth now and in the future. An English Springer Spaniel requires love, attention, space, and exercise, as well as veterinary care and good quality food. If you are able to provide these factors for the animal, then purchasing an English Springer Spaniel is probably a good decision. Remember, however, that an English Springer Spaniel wil l usually live at least 12 years. Know that this purchase is a lifetime commitment and ensure that you are financially and emotionally able to take on this commitment.

Some of the right reasons for purchasing an English Springer Spaniel include:

You want to participate in daily exercise with a pet that will always be ready to go for a walk, romp or run, no matter what the weather.

You want to be responsible for caring for another living thing that will provide you with years of unconditional love and attention.

You can make the time commitment to train and work with your English Springer Spaniel both now and in the future.

You have the ability to provide food and healthcare as required to your English Springer Spaniel . The average cost of raising an English Springer Spaniel is approximately $250.00/153 per year in vet fees plus an additional $50.00/ per month in dog food. For those that have English Springer Spaniel s that require special food types, the cost of feeding can be closer to $100.00/ to $150.00/ per month. Flea and tick medications and heartworm medicine usually costs $30.00/18 to $50.00/31 per month. These costs are per dog, so families with more than one English Springer Spaniel will pay significantly more per year.

You want to have a companion to spend time with that will just be happy to be with you.

You have spent time researching breeds and have determined the English Springer Spaniel will best suit your lifestyle, both now and in the future.

You have researched breeds, rescues, or private owners and have determined the best purchase to make.

You have the space, both inside and outside, and have the room to exercise and house an English Springer Spaniel in a quality home environment.

You have completely thought through the purchase, consulted with other family members, and are in agreement that getting an English Springer Spaniel is a good decision.

Ensuring that other family members agree with your decision is an important part of the right reasons to get an English Springer Spaniel .

Sometimes people end up owning pets for the wrong reason s . Unfortunately, these wrong reasons often lead to loving pets being left at rescues or shelters or simply being given away to another owner. Try to avoid purchasing or taking an English Springer Spaniel from someone else for one of the wrong reasons listed below:

Purchasing an English Springer Spaniel based on emotion rather than planning and thought.
All English Springer Spaniel puppies are cut e and ado rable, but they are not perfect . Rescues for English Springer Spaniel are full of do gs that involved more responsibility than their former owners were willing to take for owning a dog . A little research on the breed would have avoided this problem.

Purchasing a trendy breed.
Different movies, videos, or even various celebrities posing with an English Springer Spaniel can influence individuals in purchasing a particular breed. Buying an English Springer Spaniel without knowing what the breed is like in personality or training demands is not a good idea. Avoid purchasing the breed that is currently in fashion.

Purchasing an English Springer Spaniel to send a message about yourself. Many breeds have become popular simply due to their reputations. The truth is that this breed needs an experienced and mature owner who wants more than a status symbol.