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Welsh Springer Spaniel — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Welsh Springer Spaniel — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Welsh Springer Spaniel's country of origin is recorded as Great Britain.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI files it under Group 8 (retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs); its section is 2 for flushing dogs and a working trial applies.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard lists the Welsh Springer Spaniel's utilization as Flushing dog.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a height of 18 to 19 inches per the official standard.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is described as lies naturally straight and flat, soft to handle, and is never wiry or wavy.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permitted coat colours are described as: The color is rich red and white only.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The standard characterises the temperament as The standard describes a dog that is active, loyal and affectionate in disposition.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults listed in the standard include: Aggressive or overly shy.

Sources

Welsh Springer Spaniel — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/welsh_springer_spaniel_combined.txt