Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Welsh Springer Spaniel. Welsh Springer Spaniel, breed of spaniel known in Wales and western England for several centuries, and popular today, particularly in Britain and the United States as well as Australia, India, and Thailand, because of its endurance and ability to stand extremes of heat and cold. It weighs about 15 to 18 kg (about 33 to 40 lb) and is smaller than the English springer spaniel, which it otherwise resembles in a number of ways. It is larger than the cocker spaniel, and because of its longer legs it can cover ground more quickly than the cocker. The Welsh springer spaniel has a skull that is of moderate length and slightly domed; small ears that taper toward the tip; medium-sized hazel or dark eyes; long, muscular shoulders and neck; and a strong, compact, muscular body. It has a silky coat, red and white in color, which is straight or flat and thick. The animal is most useful as a gun dog, is a good water dog, and makes an excellent watchdog and pet. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.