The English springer spaniel is an active, intelligent breed, whose gentle temperament and willingness to please make it ideal in the show-ring or field, or as a family pet. In this book, the history and ancestry of the breed are explored, and the Breed Standards reproduced and interpreted. Practical advice is given on buying a puppy, care and management, and grooming and basic training. Breeding, mating, pregnancy and whelping are also covered.