<P> The English Springer Spaniel field - bred dogs tend to have shorter, coarser coats than show - bred dogs . The ears are less pendulous . Field - bred dogs are wiry and have more of a feral look than those bred for showing . The tail of the field - bred dog may be docked a few inches in comparison to the show dog . Field - bred dogs are selected for sense of smell, hunting ability, and response to training rather than appearance . </P> <P> Show dogs have longer fur and more pendant ears, dewlaps and dangling flews . The tail is docked to a short stub in those countries that permit docking . They are generally more thickly boned and heavier than field - bred springers . </P> <P> The English Springer Spaniel is similar to the English Cocker Spaniel and at first glance the only major difference is the latter's smaller size . However English Springers also tend to have shorter, and higher - set ears than English Cockers . In addition Springers also tend to have a longer muzzle; their eyes are not as prominent, and the coat is less abundant . The major differences between the Welsh Springer and the English Springer are that the Welsh have more limited colours and tend to be slightly smaller . </P> <P> Field - bred dogs tend to have shorter, coarser coats than the longer furred show - bred dogs . They normally only shed in summer and spring months but shed occasionally in the autumn . The coat comes in black or liver (dark brown) with white markings or predominantly white with black or liver markings; Tricolour: black and white or liver and white with tan markings, usually found on eyebrows, cheeks, inside of ears and under the tail . Any white portion of the coat may be flecked with ticking . </P>

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