Spaniel-type dogs have been around for centuries, and they have always been a popular choice for hunting dogs in England. It wasn’t unusual for dogs of different sizes to be born into the same litter, but hunters began using the various sized dogs for separate tasks.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY:
This breed is of ancient and pure origins, oldest of sporting gundogs; original purpose was finding and springing game for net, falcon or greyhound. Now used to find, flush and retrieve game.
The English Springer Spaniel is gentle, even tempered and sociable. These dogs are intelligent and obedient quick learners. They love everyone and need to be around people as much as possible. (fci.be)
Symmetrically built, compact, strong, merry, active. Highest on leg and raciest in build of all British land Spaniels.
Friendly, happy disposition,
biddable. Timidity or aggression highly undesirable.
Strictly his own. Forelegs swing straight forward from shoulder, throwing feet well forward in an easy free manner. Hocks driving well under body, following in line with forelegs. At slow movement may have a pacing stride typical of this breed.
Strong, neither too long nor too short.
Loin: Muscular, strong with slight arch and well coupled.
Chest: Deep, well developed. Well sprung ribs.