Why Choose A Springer Spaniel Rescue Dog?
The right rescue dog can make a great pet and companion
, but you before you decide to get one then you need to think about a few aspects. I've owned a great Springer Spaniel rescue dog and he was perfect for me and my family, but what are your personal circumstances - do you have a family or live with just your wife or husband, or even maybe alone? How much time do you have for a pet, and do you have space for a dog? These questions and more are discussed here and will help you decide.Firstly, the Springer Spaniel makes a great pet and companion - they are friendly, intelligent and affectionate, they are compact in size, so will easily fit into a small car or truck cab and they are not expensive to keep, with food costing maybe $7-10 a week (4-7). They are generally healthy (though do have some weaknesses to watch out for), so veterinarian bills should not be a strain in the normal course of events.
They love to walk and retrieve, so they will be good for your health, too.
What about a springer rescue dog as an option instead of a puppy? There are some drawbacks are:
* You do not know their full history, therefore they cannot be showdogs (it's unlikely they will have any pedigree documentation, though that is not always the case).
* You cannot breed a pedigree from them without documentation.
* They may have been abused so they could have personality issues (fear, aggression).
* It may take a few days or weeks before any other physical or personality problems become obvious (though the rescue center will have an idea about these).
* They might have come from a poor bloodline with hereditary weakness which might not show up till later in life.
* There could be re-training, or perhaps none at all, depending on the dog's background and whether you want him as a family pet or as a working dog (this latter would not be advised).
On the other hand, there are advantages:
* You can call him by a name you like as his (or her) original name is probably not known.
* Cost may be a lot less to buy than a pedigree pup.
* You probably don't have to go through house training him.
* You will be saving one more unwanted dog. Many people see this as a major point.
* Springer rescue dogs can be very appreciative of a decent home, as they are so sociable and affectionate.
If you do want a Springer Spaniel, then a rescue dog is a reasonable option. If you have young children, you will need to be completely satisfied that the dog has no major personality problems; certainly I had three very young daughters when Jasper came into the household from a police pound, and he was a joy to us all.
They are energetic dogs and great fun, so you will need to have enough space in the yard for them, and the time (45 minutes a day) to give them a decent walk. Whilst being energetic, they are still fine company if you are middle aged and looking for a companion, provided you can give them that bit of exercise (or use a dog walker).
As a family pets and companions, Springers are ideal, and a much better choice than many other rescue dogs.
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