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Springer Spaniels
Some Interesting learning bits
This is a collection of articles, videos, and training on the classic type English Springer Spaniel.
The information comes from reputable sources including the Canadian and American National Breed Clubs: the English Springer Spaniel Club of Canada (ESSCC), the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association (ESSFTA), and the Puget Sound English Springer Spaniel Association (PSESSA).
I hope that you will find this information as informative and interesting as I have.
Origin, History and Divergence of the Breed
Judging the Breed
Judging the English Springer Spaniel
ESSCC website
By David Smartwood
http://www.esscc.org/judging-the-ess.html
Ten Things You Need To Know About Judging English Springer Spaniels, ESSFTA
Judges Education Presentation, ESSCC
https://englishspringerspaniels.org/essfta-judges-education-presentation/
Judges Without Borders Video, ESSFTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2P_aOvNdG4
Judging English Springer Spaniels
Best in Show Magazine (March 2023)
By Boris Pegan
https://issuu.com/bestinshowmagazine/docs/march2023/80
Pure Dog Talk Podcast: Judging Process and Ethics With CKC Judge Steve Dainard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0ka3N9MBm00
Pure Dog Talk Podcast: Espen Engh on Greyhounds and Judging
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at 7:55 the discussion focusses on judging in a country where the breed has evolved differently than in FCI countries
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at 12:03 the discussion focusses on breeds where he feels uncomfortable judging in North America and why (including the ESS)
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at 20:41 the discussion focusses on critiques at dog shows and the value they offer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMy1yhwJJP8
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS WITH THE BREED
Reflections on the dual type ESS, PSESSA
https://englishspringerspaniels.org/springers-reflection-celebration-and-a-vision-for-the-future
Can Show Dogs Be Hunting Dogs, the Gun Dog Magazine
https://www.gundogmag.com/editorial/the-ugly-truth-can-show-dogs-be-hunting-dogs/175530