Spaniel: Welsh Springer

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General information

  • Active breed with history back to the 1600s.
  • Multi-purpose use in Wales as gundog and sheep or cattle herder.
  • Good all-purpose dog, responds well to training.
  • Can be too headstrong for the amateur owner.

Disease predisposition

  • Hereditary cataract Lens: hereditary primary cataract.
  • Glaucoma Glaucoma.
  • Entropion Entropion.
  • Epilepsy Epilepsy: idiopathic.
  • Hip dysplasia Hip: dysplasia.

Colors, markings and patterns

  • Rich red and white only.

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