Should you get a Springer Spaniel Rescue Dog?

A well chosen rescue dog can make a great pet and companion, but you before you choose to get one then you need to consider a few aspects. I owned a great Springer Spaniel rescue dog. He was perfect for me and my family, but what are your personal circumstances? Do you have a family or live alone? Do you have for a pet, and do you have space for a dog? Rescue dogs may need patience and some re-training. These questions are considered here and may help you decide.

Firstly, the Springer Spaniel makes a great pet and companion - they are friendly, intelligent and affectionate, they are compact in size, so will easily fit into a small car or truck cab and they are not expensive to keep, with food costing maybe $7-10 a week (£4-7). They are generally healthy (though do have some weaknesses to watch out for), so veterinarian bills should not be a strain in the normal course of events.

They can walk all day, and love to retrieve, so they will be good for your health, too.

What about a springer rescue dog as an option instead of a puppy? There are some drawbacks are:

* You do not know their full history, therefore they cannot be showdogs (it's unlikely they will have any pedigree documentation, though that is not always the case).

* You cannot breed a pedigree from them.

* They may have been abused in a previous home so they could have personality issues (for example nervousness).

* Other physical or personality problems may not be immediately obvious (though the rescue center may have an idea about these).

* They might have come from a poor bloodline with hereditary weakness which might not show up till later in life.

* There could be some training difficulties, or perhaps none at all, depending on the dog's background and whether you want him as a family pet or as a working dog.

On the other hand:

* You can give him a name you like as his (or her) name is probably unknown.

* They are likely to cost a lot less to buy than a pedigree pup.

* You probably don't have to go through house training him.

* You will be saving one more unwanted dog. Many people see this as a major point.

* Springer rescue dogs can be very appreciative of a decent home, as they are so sociable and affectionate.

If you do want a Springer Spaniel, then a rescue dog is a reasonable option. If you have young children, you will need to be completely satisfied that the dog has no major personality problems; certainly I had three very young daughters when Jasper came into the household from a police pound, and he was a joy to us all.

They are energetic dogs and great fun, so you will need to have enough space in the yard for them, and the time (45 minutes a day) to give them a decent walk. Whilst being energetic, they are still fine company if you are middle aged and looking for a companion, provided you can give them that bit of exercise (or use a dog walker).

As a family pets and companions, Springers are ideal, and a much better choice than many other rescue dogs.

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I'm a dog walker learning new thing as the day goes on. A dog I walk in a springer spaniel and he has saver separation anxiety. He will grab anything on the ground and chew on it even the baby's toys! I'm taking him on longer walks but its not stopping it. He also has been losing a lot of weight. I Can feel his ribs very easily. The vet says, its 'cause of him walking back and forth over and over... any ideas?
This is not my Dog. i just walk it and I want to help the ppl i walk it for.

you need to spend more time with him. not really going on walks but playing tug-a-war and other dog games he may like. so he will get his energy out but not losing a lot of weight

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