Welsh Springer Spaniel, also known as Welsh Spelke Spaniel, originated in Wales in the 16th century in England. This breed is unique and ancient, and its name comes from its outstanding hunting ability. It has a sturdy body but agile movements, short legs but compact structure, from its agile figure we can see it has resilience and can withstand hard work.
During the working process, it will show its developed muscles. The coat should be thick but not exaggerated, otherwise it will easily affect its active work and reduce work efficiency. Sufficiently thick coat can help it resist harsh weather and tough environments.
It is lively, enthusiastic, brave and not shy, loyal to its owner but cautious of strangers. It can get along well with people around and has deep affection for its owner.
Welsh Springer Spaniel originated in Wales in the 16th century in England, as shown in an original manuscript drawing from the 16th century, which depicts a dog that is very similar to it. Therefore, it is considered to be its earliest ancestor, so its true origin may be earlier than this period. It shares some genetic characteristics with English Springer Spaniel, but Welsh Springer Spaniel is smaller in size and has a more comical head. It also has dark markings on its body compared to English Springer Spaniel.
In the past, it was used to drive away prey and help hunters capture them because of its strong ability to withstand harsh environments and its excellent hunting skills in complex terrain conditions.
It is loyal and reliable, very gentle and friendly to children and other animals, and can resist harsh environments, suitable as a guard dog in the family, and with a little training, it will definitely be an excellent working dog.
1. Heart disease
Dog heart disease is often related to obesity and old age. When dogs have heart disease, the main symptoms are fatigue and shortness of breath. It is difficult to detect heart disease in dogs, and by the time owners notice, the dogs are usually very sick.
2. Infectious diseases
Canine distemper and canine parvovirus are common malignant infectious diseases in dogs, with high mortality rates. Dogs that are not vaccinated in a timely manner are prone to these two infectious diseases. Once they are sick, they will experience lethargy, loss of appetite, elevated body temperature, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Kidney disease
Speaking of common diseases and symptoms in dogs, we have to mention kidney disease. The terrifying aspect of dog kidney disease is the unconscious progression of the disease. By the time owners notice, the damage to the dog's kidney cells often exceeds 75%. When dogs have problems, common symptoms are blood in urine, abnormal urine color, and changes in urination habits.
4. Parasites
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and heartworms are common parasites in dogs. When dogs are infected with gastrointestinal parasites, the main symptoms are emaciation, lethargy, diarrhea, presence of worms in feces, and pale gums and mucous membranes. Heartworms are parasites that reside in the dog's heart. Dogs infected with heartworms will exhibit symptoms such as poor vitality, coughing, anemia, wheezing, and abdominal fluid.
5. Canine pneumonia
Pneumonia is also a common disease in dogs, but it is a complication of other diseases. It often occurs in dogs with abnormalities in the upper respiratory system, bacterial infections, canine distemper, viral influenza, impaired lung function, and heartworm infections. Coughing, nasal congestion, and elevated body temperature are the main symptoms of canine pneumonia.
1. You cannot only feed meat and liver, as this may increase the risk of rickets (in puppies) or osteomalacia (in adults), and can also lead to vitamin A and vitamin D toxicity.
2. It is recommended to spend more time playing with your dog at home, such as playing fetch, to keep it happy while having fun.
3. When taking it out for exercise, make sure to use a leash to prevent it from eating things it shouldn't and to avoid startling pedestrians.
1. Do not bathe too frequently
When bathing your dog, you should not do it too frequently. The frequency of bathing depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can bathe your dog one or two more times, while in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. But overall, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs shed almost every day, especially during spring and autumn seasons when they shed more. To have a good coat, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a pet brush to help the dog remove naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening, for about five minutes each time, is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's coat growth. Besides making the coat more shiny, allowing the dog to sunbathe can also help eliminate bacteria. While sunbathing, the pet owner can let the dog exercise a bit, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor coat condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming together. Also, deworming medication can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it is advisable to feed the dog with probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a shiny coat, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that is suitable for the dog and provides sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. On the other hand, you can also give the dog a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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