The English Springer is part of the group 8 game retrievers and game retrievers. It is then part of category 2 including game lifting dogs. There is a working test for this breed.

As its name suggests, the Springer originated in England. This breed is more than 2000 years old but it was not until the end of the 19th century that it was recognized. It was a certain Gaston Phébus, Count of Foix, who owned a large number of them who made the breed known. After the Second World War the breed began to be renowned. Springers have shown great ability to seek out game shot with a rifle and fallen in places that are difficult to access.

The English Springer measures approximately 51 cm and weighs between 18 and 22 kilos on average. The skull is of medium length, broad and slightly rounded. The nostrils are well developed. The jaws are strong and scissor-like. The eyes are almond-shaped, neither protruding nor sunken but well placed in the sockets. They are dark brown in color. The ears are lobe-shaped, set against the head, of good length and width covered with fringes. The neck is strong and muscular, of good length without dewlap. The body is neither too long nor too short and quite strong. The ribs are well sprung. The tail is set low and well fringed. The tail was previously cut off. The Springer has a frank and easy gait. At slow paces, he can go at an amble, very well known to the breed. The coat is tight, straight and weather resistant. It features moderate fringes on the ears. The hair is liver and white or black and white. Fire marks may also appear.

The English Springer is a robust and healthy dog. However, as in all breeds, it has some hereditary diseases. First of all, alpha-fucosidosis. This disease generally manifests itself around the age of 1 year. There are learning difficulties, walking difficulties or behavioral difficulties. This disease is manifested by an accumulation of fucoglycoconjugates in the liver, kidney and nerve cells. No treatment exists for this disease; dogs are often euthanized around the age of 4. Primary selborrhea is a disease that affects the skin. First of all, the hair becomes greasy and dull. Then, lesions form in the folds of the skin and a bad odor appears. The disease requires lifelong treatments. The English Springer can also be affected by a heart malformation called ventricular septal defect. It is characterized by the presence of an orifice in the wall separating the two cardiac ventricles. This disease can lead to heart failure or pulmonary edema. An ultrasound helps diagnose the disease. Surgery is the only solution to treat the animal. Like many breeds, this one is also affected by coxofemoral dysplasia. This disease affects the hip joint and can be more or less serious. It can lead to an operation to put in a hip prosthesis in the most serious cases.

The English Springer is easy to train, especially for a hunting dog. It is an excellent all-around hunter. He loves to please his master. Very sweet and very happy, the English Springer is always ready to play. Very popular with children, he is patient with them. Quite docile for a hunting dog, he does not hesitate to be very affectionate. Without any fear or aggression, he is however not a good goalkeeper. When hunting, it stays close to its master. Its small size allows it to fit everywhere. He is not a pointing dog but a retriever dog. This quality must be encouraged from a young age.