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Are WSS right for my family?

 

 

Breed Health Concerns
 

The areas of concern for the breed are:

 

Hip Dysplasia  |  Elbow Dysplasia  |  Eye abnormalities (entropian, glaucoma)  |  Epilepsy

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Renascent tests for Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, and eye abnormalities and publicly shares all healthy information (normal and abnormal).  We no longer test for hypothyroidism due to an admittedly flawed testing system.  It is only through sharing that we can continue to improve our health.  Currently there are no quality tests to determine if a dog will eventually develop epilepsy or glaucoma, so we use pedigree knowledge to avoid these issues when planning breedings.  Our puppy families (both show and companion) must agree to test for hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia in order to help provide the valuable information that breeders need to help continue to improve the breed.


Coat Maintenance

 

Welsh Springer Spaniels are a breed that has fairly low grooming maintenance.  While they do shed seasonally, they do not shed as much as many retriever breeds or even as much as our Pug, “Booker”.  Grooming of the breed is fairly simple, and groomers love seeing our breed!  They do not mat easily and have a lovely, naturally flat coat on their backs that does not need to be shaved or stripped.  Monthly or bi-monthly grooming includes clipping ears and neck.  Also trimmed are the tail and feet.  Obviously, toenails and ear cleaning are consistent with other breeds.  Fortunately, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is NOT prone to ear infections like most other spaniel breeds.  Many owners are able to groom their dog by themselves! 

 

Socialization

 

Socialization begins at an early age at Renascent since it is such an important part of the breed.  We do our best to give our puppies the best possible head start in life!  If a Welsh Springer Spaniel does not receive socialization from an early age they could grow up to be fearful.  Therefore, new puppy owners will need to continue exposing their dog to new situations, places, and people for the first year of their life in order to create a confident and happy adult.

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Living with a Welsh Springer Spaniel

 

Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies have quite a bit of energy until

the age of approximately 14-18 months of age.  This means that it

can be a challenging time for new owners.  Our motto of “a tired

puppy is a good puppy” can be achieved with plenty of free

running in a secured fenced area.  Doggie daycare is also a

fabulous method for both socializing your puppy and tiring her out! 

Finally, puppy classes are also a wonderful opportunity to bond

with your dog, socialize your dog, and release some energy. 

 

Once a Welsh Springer Spaniel enters adulthood, they typically settle and require much less exercise.  Many become couch potatoes who are always willing for an adventure.  It is truly one of the things that make this breed so wonderful – if you want to sleep in so do they, but if you want to go for a hike they are also excited to join you!

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The breed is a wonderful family dog and are referred to as a “Velcro” dog.  They quietly follow their beloved family members around the house. 

 

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About  the Breed

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