Springer spaniel rescue- useless owners

[Michen]

Not sure if this is allowed but I have a “springer” spaniel in my care having taken him off some distantly known people who thought he would be a cockapoo- ffs. They literally wanted rid of him that second so he’s ended up with me because I’m an idiot and couldn’t bear them selling them to a worse idiot looking to make money.

He’s nearly 9 months. Not neutered. Untrained from what I can tell bar a hit and miss basic sit. But he’s super super super biddable. Is already lying quietly on a bed (having been placed back on it gently when roaming around) and is quiet. Good with my bitch and cat.

So I’ll keep him and install some training and there’s no rush but if a home could be found through the power of HHO that would be amazing. Not through someone someone knows but someone active on here that’s a known user.

He would be the sweetest pet with someone who knows what they are doing. I’m also not convinced he’s full springer, droopy eyes I see some hound!

Before anyone gets their knickers in a twist there is no rush and I will not be rehoming to just “anyone”. I have taken this dog to ensure he DOESN'T end up in the wrong hands.

 

[AmyMay]

Good for you xx

 

[Michen]

Good for you xx

I am an idiot ?? Just can’t bear these poor dogs ending up with such useless people who let them down like this.

 

[nagblagger]

I am sure he has found his forever home, he looks part of the family already

 

[Michen]

I am sure he has found his forever home, he looks part of the family already

Absolutely not I’m afraid ? if I have a second dog it’ll be a pup from my bitch!

But he is very sweet.

 

[gallopingby]

He looks very happy with you! Some springers do have droopy eyes, he may need some vet input when he’s a bit older, to tighten but not a complicated procedure.

 

[Michen]

He looks very happy with you! Some springers do have droopy eyes, he may need some vet input when he’s a bit older, to tighten but not a complicated procedure.

He does stand with his feet turned out slightly, I know a basset x cocker very well and he just reminds me a little of him.

He came with a basket full of stuff included.. dog cologne. Ffs.

 

[FestiveG]

He does stand with his feet turned out slightly, I know a basset x cocker very well and he just reminds me a little of him.

He came with a basket full of stuff included.. dog cologne. Ffs.

A slightly different take on all the gear and no idea!

 

[Moobli]

Well done you on giving this sweet boy a safe haven until a permanent home can be found. It would be lovely if he could be homed to someone on the forum.

 

[Auslander]

He's a dear little thing. I'd put money on him being springer/cocker cross - I've had both, and can see both in him.
I'd have him like a shot, if my old setter didn't sink into a deep and dramatic depression every time there's another dog in "his" house

 

[scats]

I think he might be a sprocker rather than a full springer.
What a gorgeous boy though!

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

What a good looking chap and thank you for helping him.

 

[Michen]

He’s really not going to take much to make w nice dog. Already learning about a loose lead even with my other dog running around in front.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Tfd_r7h6KLw?feature=share

 

[PapaverFollis]

Oh oh oh oh!

Whhyyyyyy is everyone so faaaaaarrrr awaaaayyyyyy!

 

[Michen]

How he sits makes me think part basset.

 

[Clodagh]

I can see a bit of basset in there, but maybe just old fashioned type springer with bad legs?
He looks very sweet and good luck rehoming him.

 

[Clodagh]

Absolutely not I’m afraid ? if I have a second dog it’ll be a pup from my bitch!

But he is very sweet.

How did you get in with the health tests? (Sorry, off topic!).

 

[Clodagh]

Oh oh oh oh!

Whhyyyyyy is everyone so faaaaaarrrr awaaaayyyyyy!

You need a HHO delivery train!

 

[MurphysMinder]

I've seen a lot of springers with front legs like that and worse , so I wouldn't take that as an indication of a cross. He looks a lovely lad, but it might be worth getting those eyes checked out.

 

[Michen]

How did you get in with the health tests? (Sorry, off topic!).

Very long story short but had to postpone them though the DNA test kit is sat here waiting. I want to give her another year to mature anyway I think, she’s 2 but still looks like she’s got more filling out to do. So I’ll send the DNA test off wait for the results then do the others in a more relaxed fashion!

She came into season the day after I went to Africa for a month anyway, clever gal ?

 

[Michen]

I've seen a lot of springers with front legs like that and worse , so I wouldn't take that as an indication of a cross. He looks a lovely lad, but it might be worth getting those eyes checked out.

Ha I’ve already been in comms with my vet!

 

[Moobli]

Oh oh oh oh!

Whhyyyyyy is everyone so faaaaaarrrr awaaaayyyyyy!

I’m sure there would be a way to get him to you

 

[Moobli]

I've seen a lot of springers with front legs like that and worse , so I wouldn't take that as an indication of a cross. He looks a lovely lad, but it might be worth getting those eyes checked out.

Aren’t they known as Queen Anne legs in gundog terms? I’ve seen a few working springers like that.
The eyes remind me of a rescue GSD who came in to breed rescue with Pannus. I’d get them checked too.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Looks like every springer I saw growing up! Hope he gets sorted.

 

[stangs]

Lucky (and very pretty!) boy landing on his feet with you for the time being, and it sounds like he knows it. I'm having to remind myself that I do not need a dog at present over here

 

[Penny Less]

I hope someone on here takes him, I would if I could, just my type !

 

[Moobli]

I hope someone on here takes him, I would if I could, just my type !

I did think of you when I saw him PL.

 

[Michen]

His version of being on the bed is not quite Peppers but he’s learning ?

Any suggestions of a good puppy food, so much choice, Pepper is on raw but will probably get him a good quality kibble. Not the Aldi adult wet food he’s been on ?‍

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Thistle will give you details on Spaniel Aid if you want to go that route, although you’re likely to have people on here wanting him.

The foreshortened/Queen Anne forelegs are very spaniel, Brig had very slightly curved fores and was shorter than his brother Jake. Never caused him an issue. Good that you’re getting the eyes looked at, they’re very exaggerated. Any ideas on breeding? I'm guessing not if you’re unsure of his breeding, although he looks pure spaniel to me.

Pets at Home Wainwright’s puppy food is highly rated on the allaboutdogs website. Also, if you download the app saying you have a puppy, you get some serious discounts on food there.

 

[AmyMay]

If you’re near a Pets at Home, my two do very well on their AVA range.