NWESSR

  • Increase font size
  • Default font size
  • Decrease font size
Home F.A.Q. About Springers Characteristics/Temperament

Characteristics/Temperament

Wednesday, 29 December 2004 19:42 administrator
E-mail Print PDF

 

 

Character
The typical Springer is an extrovert by nature, friendly, eager to please, quick to learn and willing to obey. Springers are known to continue to develop and mature until they are 2 years old. However, mentally, many tend to go on thinking that they are puppies for most of their lives!!! Aggression and dominance are not common in the breed but can be a problem if not handled carefully when young. As a rule they make good companions and family dogs. Some of the less well-bred dogs can be stubborn or timid, some even resorting to nipping and growling. However this is the exception not the rule. The show strain of the ESS appears to be calmer and less active than the working strain.
 
Temperament  
Distress Caused if Left Alone - Medium
Level of Aggression- Medium
Tendency to Bark- Medium
Ease of Transportation- High
Compatibility With Other Animals - High
Risk of Sheep Worrying - High
Suitability As Guard Dog - Low
Personal Protection - Medium
Suitable For Children- High
Last Updated on Monday, 03 November 2008 18:42  

Newsflash

Thanks to everyone who entered the Calendar Competition which closed on 30th June, all your Images have now been downloaded! There are some fantastic images of dogs with Snow on their faces, sitting in front of Castles, on Trees, Springing about in fields, rivers on beaches and admiring the views on tops of mountains. There was even a seafaring doggie walking about a yacht - in fact I think we have been sent just about every type of springy image we could possibly get, so thanks v much because the winners will make a great calendar.

Judging starts on Sunday 25th July and we expect to have some winning pics announced by mid-august.