I've fallen in love with a springer spaniel, but everyone says they are too giddy around small children?

Answer 1

springers, from proven bloodlines and with proper training are great dogs for all even children..... a dog from a reputable breeder whose dogs have stable temperaments is your best bet

Answer 2

Not necessarily. If you get a springer that's from a line of hunting dogs, then yes, it'll be too hyper for young kids and want more exercise and work to do that he'd get in the average household. However, if it's from a line of show and/or pet springers, it's very likely to be calmer. You don't say if it's a welsh or english springer spaniel you're interested in. The welsh springers (which are far less common) tend to be a bit quieter.

Also, it's important to take into account the temperament of the parents, particularly the mother's. If the mother is a hyper dog, stay away from the puppies, but if the mother is quite calm, don't be afraid to get a puppy (all providing the breeder is reputable, of course!).

Answer 3

Are you talking about a Welsh or English Springer Spaniel? Anyway "giddy" around small children meaning?...

Welsh Spr Sp: The breed is well known for being affectionate to all members of the family, especially children, and accepting other pets of the household with a friendly, playful attitude.

Eng.Spr. Sp.: Although good with children, it tends to have a moderate to high energy level. Its long-legged build makes it among the fastest of the spaniels. It has unlimited stamina and needs plenty of activity, as much as 2 hours per day, to focus its mind and to provide substantial exercise. Like any breed described as "good with children", a Springer Spaniel must be accustomed to children. Any dog that is not well socialized with children will not behave predictably around them.

Sounds like your describing the English Springer Spaniel.

Answer 4

Make sure the spaniel gets enough exercise and/or has enough room in the yard to run around. They are hyper dogs but as long as they can run, they're pleasant and good with children.
Growing up, my uncle had a spaniel but they didn't take it for walks and they didn't have a big yard so he would get restless and sometimes mean. As soon as you'd take him for a run though, he was wonderful.

Answer 5

Aaaahh! I can fully relate to that!!

HOWEVER, it's down to you as the owner to look after it and train it not to get too giddy by teaching it relevant commands.

AND everyone knows that you should NEVER leave small children unsupervised with dogs.

I think you sound like a responsible person, so go for it!

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Rubbish!!
They are lovely dogs, a bit full of energy but then so are children which makes them perfect companions. They are so playfull, and grow to just the right size, not too big, or too small. They just need lots of exersize which your children will also enjoy and it will be really good for the whole family. Go get him.

Answer 7

My parents got our Springer Spanial/Saint Bernard cross when I was about 4 years old. He was one of the best dogs we ever had. He was full of energy but he had never hurt any of us. He was the type of dog our mom would send outside with us to protect us from anything that may harm us. He passed away this summer at the ripe age of 19.

Answer 8

too giddy?? this breed is a working dog. they're very good with children. but need a lot of exercise.

Answer 9

this is a working dog theay are not a giddy dog if eney think theay are the mose beurttofull pet you can have good luck to you by

Answer 10

Not giddy. Just smelly. And they smell just as bad around adults.