Spantriever

Dog Breed Profile

Spantriever History

TheSpaniardspaniel, or Spanish Spaniel, is a medium to large-sized breed of dog, developed in Spain. The name comes from the country’s former name, España. The coat color is black with red, roan, or liver markings. TheSpaniardspanielis a medium size, short-haired, smooth coated, square built, athletic, powerful, and agile gundog. TheSpaniardspanielis a versatile, courageous, loyal, and affectionate gundog. TheSpaniardspanielis a hunting and retrieving bird dog, and an excellent family pet. TheSpaniardspanielis very well suited to apartment or country living. TheSpaniardspanielis an experienced hunter and good pointer and retriever. TheSpaniardspanielhas a natural ability to retrieve. TheSpaniardspanielis an intelligent and easy to train bird dog. TheSpaniardspanielis believed to be one of the oldest types of domesticated dogs.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

English Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Retriever

Spantriever Physical Characteristics

The Spantriever is a medium-sized, long-haired, wire-coated breed that typically stands at 23 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs between 55 and 80 pounds. They have a balanced, muscular build with a medium-length, straight coat that is either all white or tri-color, including white, brindle, and black. They have a heart shaped head and a long tail. The tail is docked or left natural. The dogs are alert, intelligent, and hardy.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Gray, Brown, Red, Cream, Fawn, White

Height Range

Male Height Range: 15 – 20 inches

Female Height Range: 15 – 20 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 45 – 50 lbs

Female Weight Range: 40 – 45 lbs

Spantriever Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-14 yrs

Spantriever Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Elbow Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Allergies, Eye Problems, Idiopathic Epilepsy

Spantriever Temperament and Behaviour

The Spantriever is an intelligent, versatile, and active hound with a fun-loving personality. They are easy-to-train and eager to please, and excel at both hunting and obedience training. They are natural hunters, and are often used to track and locate prey. They are often described as having a wonderful sense of humor.

Spantriever Activity Requirements

The Spantriever is a medium-sized herding dog that is known for its athleticism, speed, and intelligence. They are energetic, playful, and full of energy. The Spantriever is a very active, high-energy dog. They need a strong leader who can provide them with structure and boundaries. They are best suited to homes with fenced yards. A daily walk is a good introduction into the world of exercise and will help your Spantriever burn off some energy. However, they will still need to be provided with an outlet for their high energy levels.