What is Welsh Springer Spaniel?
{{Infobox Dogbreed | name = Welsh Springer Spaniel | image = Welsh Springer Spaniel 1.jpg | image_caption = | altname = Welsh Springer<br>Welsh Starter | nickname = Welshie | country = [[Wales]] | maleweight = | femaleweight = | maleheight = {{convert|18|–|19|in|cm|abbr=on}} | femaleheight = {{convert|17|–|18|in|cm|abbr=on}} | coat = Naturally straight flat and soft to the touch, never wiry or wavy | colour = Rich red and white only. Any pattern is acceptable and any white area may be flecked with red ticking. <!-----Kennel club standards-----> | kc_name = [[The Kennel Club]] | kc_std = http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/118 | fcistd = http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/126g08-en.pdf }} The '''Welsh Springer Spaniel''' is a [[breed]] of [[dog]] and a member of the spaniel family. They are similar to the [[English Springer Spaniel]] and historically have also been called the '''Welsh Spaniel''' and the '''Welsh Cocker Spaniel'''. This breed is usually energetic and helps [[hunter]]s. They are used as a [[flushing dog]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/welsh-springer-spaniel/ |title=The Welsh Springer Spaniel |author= |website= |publisher=American Kennel Club |accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> They are closely related to the [[English Springer Spaniel]] and the [[Cocker Spaniel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/welshspringerspaniel.htm |title=Welsh Springer Spaniel (Welsh Springer) (Welshie) |author= |website= |publisher=Dog Breed Info Center |accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> ==Related pages== * [[Hunting dog]] * [[Sporting Group]] == References == {{reflist}} ==Other websites== {{commons-inline}} * {{dmoz|/Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Sporting-Gundog_Group/Welsh_Springer_Spaniel/|Welsh Springer Spaniel}} [[Category:Spaniels]] [[Category:FCI breeds]] [[Category:Dog breeds originating in Wales]]