The English Springer Spaniel, a close relative to the Welsh Springer Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel, is a sweet, energetic sporting dog. Historically, the Welsh Springer Spaniel was used to “spring,” where the name springer comes from, birds into the air for sport hunting. As a result of this breeding, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is accustomed to working around and with humans constantly and becomes miserable if left alone for long durations. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a compact dog with a long, feathering brown coat with white markings or white coat with black, brown, and silver markings.