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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

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History of the English Springer Spaniel in North America, ESSFTA

https://englishspringerspaniels.org/the-history-of-english-springer-spaniels

Club (and breed) History, PSESSA  

https://psessa.wordpress.com/about

 

The Origin and History of Spaniels and Breed Standards

ESS Center Stage Magazine (Spring 2023)

By Francie Nelson

https://issuu.com/esscenterstage/docs/mag_spring_2023/26

Judging the Breed

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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

https://englishspringerspaniels.org/ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-judging-english-springer-spaniels/

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


 

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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

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~ Proverbs 4:23 ~

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