Sprocker Spaniel

Very loving and loyal dogs

Very naughty wees a lot to but will get there soon hopefully hehe

Fantastic dog great character loves fun and loads of exercise,Great with other dogs and cats.Easy to train and a very quick learner a pleasure to have as part of our family!.

Very loyal dogs and eager to please. Great family pet and a fantastic running companion. Can be destructive if bored and always inquisitive. 100% lap dogs and love nothing more than to snuggle up on the sofa.

My sprocker is very lazy! She loves running around the yard, but will just as quickly stay with me in bed. She has a tendency to get into things, and has gotten her head stuck in a jar twice. She does have a high prey instinct and chases after our chickens. She was very easy to train as she is very food motivated. overall she's one of the best dogs I've ever owned!

I had a rescue Sprocker in my mid teens to early 20's and was the greatest dog ever. When I had the chance to get a Sprocker puppy I jumped at it, my boys were 10&12 at the time and I knew he would be the best family dog! Riley turned 13 this past Jan 2018 and still going strong. Riley doesn't think he's a dog at all, he really believes he is human. The friendliest, gentlest dog around all ages and walks of life.

Hard work but rewarding

We have had max since he was 10 weeks old and all we can say is he a perfect addition to our family and adores my grandchildren immensely to the extent he recognises the car they are in when it pulls and if dogs could smile you beaming with joy inside

Hard work. Going through the biting stage but only with me not hubby so I guess we know who is alpha! Loves fetch but also laying on the sofa with me for cuddles.

Never a dull moment with Gringo . I work so he is left alone for periods of time I hide pieces of cheese around the flat and his kong with treats inside to keep him busy while I'm out but if anything is left lying about he will chew it into a thousand pieces! Cute naughty full of energy and very loving my best mate .

**whilst we live in an apartment we have a garden** we are experienced spaniel owners and have 2 English Springer/Collie/crosses aged 8. Smudge joined our family in October and she's amazing we ALL adore her. She has a lot of energy - she gets a lot of exercise but majority of this is through play (particularly with her brothers). She's really easy to train picks things up quickly and loves learning sniffing and "killing" her toys . Smudge is very sociable and wants to meet everyone - she is a madam though and you do need to be stern with her (this I think has a lot to do with her intelligence). She's really affectionate and loves a cuddle. She is a really confident and outgoing dog and certainly holds her own with her 2 big dogs (I'm pretty sure she's going to be boss). She's beautiful solid black in colour with silky wavy black fur and a white smudge on her chest and back paws. She's actually a bit smelly but I don't care :)

Hard to contain as a puppy, destructive and very bitey. had him neutered around 8 months very nervous and shy with other dogs if not socialized properly from a young age - but with patience and persistence this can be overcome like the sound of their own voice Housetrained very quickly Funny personality Calmed down considerably from the age of 2 onwards. Very beautiful dogs with lovely personalities, very snuggly

I've had him since he was 11 weeks old. Beautiful and smart. Affectionate when he wants to be but friendly and over possessive with family. Talkative with my husband and more obedient with me. He's funny and entertaining. He loves watching other dogs on tv. Love/ haterelationship with shihtzufemale. Love my spaniel!

"Love" is a black Sprocker Spaniel that was rescued alongside a highway, in front of my home. She find a home, a family and a friend. I renew a purpose to live.

A bundle of fun that needs lots of exercise. Yogi thinks nothing of running 20miles down the trails with the mountain bike. Always eager to please his love is unconditional. My best friend.

they are chewers, we got him and looked small and cuddly, but he is growing fast. He s a jumper and a digger. Loves cuddles and will watch tv, sitting on your knee. getting to heavy for that as getting older. he has his own chair, monkey and elephant cuddly toys.

Charlie is one of the best things that happened to our family he is loveable and gets on fantastic both with my children and our other dog xx

Trigger has just come to live with us. He’s so beautiful. I was never a dog person but once I saw him I knew he had to come home with us! He’s learnt quickly to go to toilet on his pad (odd wees in living room) Loves a cuddle and kiss

Wouldn't be without him

very energetic, hard to have in leash, semi easy to train, we have had problems though

Had Clover from 8 weeks old, she is now 6. Such loving dog, very laid back. The kids adore her and she adores everyone. She is a nightmare with stones though, her only downfall which resulted in her getting an operation due to swallowing one. She has calmed down though, use to be very hyper but since maturing a little she doesn't jump about as much. Loves the water and the woods. Always wants cuddles.

The most loyal, friendly, highly intelligent, loves kids & being around people. Sweetest & lovable, and wants to please!,

We have had our Murphy since he was 8 weeks old. At first he was very relaxed and sleepy, but soon gained the famous sprocker energy. He is incredibly friendly and loving, although extremely energetic and playful. They are extremely 'bitey' as puppies and this lasts for quite a long time. Remove anything valuable from the house as if they can reach it, they will grab it! - He loves the outside and to sniff out treats! He loves to walk and play with balls (and socks!). They are an amazing breed but require a lot of attention.

Best dog we have ever had. Very friendly, snuggly and full of energy. Very loyal.

I have two sprocker spaniels,one male and one female , they are from the one litter , I have had them 9 years, the male dog has a tumour in his rectum but I’d being treated with steroids and CBD oil .

Perfect dog. Very affectionate, but very demanding for attention. Enjoys whatever the family is doing. We’ve moved 3 times with her and she was no bother. Taken her on holiday, excellent on the ferry and hiking. Doesn’t heel in on lead (she will in training classes and at home) but will off lead, yet we live in the countryside. Was a show off at training and agility classes, always the best in class, picking things up instantly and eagerly. But is mischievous and will steal socks. Food driven, but VERY ball driven, so we have to be careful if a child picks up her ball as she might snatch, otherwise will let children do anything with her, very gentle and understanding of situations. Overall perfect family dog for people near a beach or field.

Loves everyone and is very protective

Fun, energetic dog that shows lots of affection. We have three young girls and he is great with all the family.

very intelligent love company don't like being on there own easy to train

I love him. He follows me around constantly and loves to snuggle up with me after a nice walk. He’s like my best friend

Very loving and friendly. Easy to train as he loves to please but has to be maintained as he’ll take advantage if not implemented by everyone consistently, a good example is begging at the table. Great recall and off, wait etc but lead walking is still a work in progress.

Ted is the bomb. He rocks. He rocks your socks off. Monday at half 6 yeah? Is that alright? Swagger. Stop it.

Luna is an amazing doggo. She’s got a lot of energy and even after coming home from running with her, she will want to go again. (I cannot normally move after) haha. She’s a nightmare for stealing socks from the washing pile and hiding them in our 2 acre field in some bush or eating them!! and because of the gun dog breed she is a nightmare for getting into the chicken pen and chasing them. She is an escape artist. Gets through fence and rail fencing and even jumps clear of our back bottom half of the stable door. Full of energy and loves to play. Wouldn’t give her away for the world. So interactive and clever. I can leave cheese on the floor and leave the room. Then come back in after and she will be sat waiting for me to say okay before she eats it. Only real downside is her callback. In the field it’s good but if we go for a walk/run she has to go on a lead as she will run off at first site of an animal. (Rabbit or birds) all in all we all love her to bits. She’s part of the family.

Her eyes are caramel, she loves to run and play hide and seek.

Very friendly, cheerful and energetic. Chews everything. Whatever he see’s he want, particularly socks. A great pal. We love him to bits

My Buddy is now gone but he was the most amazing dog. He was the perfect family dog and loved us all. He could play ball with the boys and dress up with the girls. He loved everyone. People used to call him a living teddy bear! When I am ready I would like to get another Sprocker. I did not find he was a chewer and he was easy to train.

The most loving and faithful dog full of mischief.

Juno is highly intelligent, We’ve only had her a month but she has come on in leaps and bounds. she is quite a nervous pup but we are working hard on socialising her! the best puppy ever and everyone loves her!

The sweetest little bundle of joy. When we got her we were a bit worried as we were first-time dog owners, but Sherman has been a walk in the park. Everyone loves him!

Had Toby since he was 8 weeks old and he is almost 7 months now! He enjoys going on his 30/35 minute daily walks along the river bank close by our house. Like any other spaniel he is extremely intelligent and his obedience training is brilliant for his age (although still needs a lot of work when out on his walks) and loves to use his nose during hide and seek or while using a snuffle matt. Mental games are just as important as the physical games. Keep that brain entertained and watch your dog fall asleep!

Absolutely amazing, she is already taking herself out to the toilet, she has such a beautiful temperament and is so affectionate. She is already responding well to training, she sits and goes to her crate when crate time. We love our little Nox so much!

Hes the best and hes so cute

The most loveable puppy The biting stage lasted til about 7 mths Easy to train top of the class A chewer doors skirting boards. Growing out of it now Food orientated. Very energetic - walk 60 mins twice a day now.

Maya is the best dog I ever had. Intelligent and always ready for training and loves her treats. She has beautiful and shiny fur. Maya likes cuddling and gives me eye contact which I love most. I love her a lot! My baby and my best friend.

Very loyal and loving dog, likes to be around people and other animals and is very active and always loves to play.

Teddy is the most lovely and loving dog. For him, someone has to be in charge and Teddy has to understand NO… He is brilliant with our grandchildren… Truly brilliant

Very intelligent boy picked up the paper as we were returning from his first walk and every day there after. Chance large 50lb Party color Sprocker. Mom was black Dad was black and white five sisters were black and white and half the size. He is very social and insists on being friends with all the neighbors.

Got Bruno at 3 months and we've been really lucky, he's been easy to train on some basic stuff like toilet training and sitting but difficult with others as expected. He's very active and energetic and loves to go for walks whether it's five mins to the shop or a long walk.

When we got him initially we thought he was just a standard spaniel. As a pup he was very, very lively and I had a lot of teeth and nail marks on the back of my legs from him wanting to 'chew' at me. Eventually he grew out of it but you must be willing to put up with this for a while unless you take him to an expert dog trainer which we did. After that, I had to put in a lot of work with our Sprocker during his four years so far but it has been entirely worth it. He has become a very obedient and as mentioned earlier in this article, a very proud dog who does not like being left alone (thankfully there is always someone with him here each day). He is a very loving dog but needs a lot of attention. He does not like hot weather so during the summer his coat is 'cut back' and this has helped him a lot but we prefer his beautiful, natural longish coat throughout the winter/spring seasons. Make sure that the dog groomer you use is gentle and kind to your dog, as at first this grooming procedure can be fairly traumatic for him/her if the groomer's attitude towards dogs is a bit cold/harsh. He is also a very good guard dog and will protect his home by barking loudly etc. - he doesn't care for visitors on his property. He is most certainly an extremely loyal dog and only ventures a few metres from the house when he wants to do his toilet activities (thankfully we have a large grassy area that he mostly uses). Overall our dog is a very intelligent dog who loves to be spoiled (a weakness of ours as owners/humans). I concur absolutely with the part of the article that strongly advises against owning a Sprocker if you do not have the domestic space and are not willing to put in the work of socialising and exercising this (Sprocker) breed of dog. It is also extremely important that this type of dog is given the correct dog food - (my dog has a very delicate stomach) and we very nearly lost him last year by feeding him the wrong food - human food is an absolute NO, NO. Finally I will say that one downside to our dog is that even having been in daily contact with traffic/vehicles of all descriptions, he is still totally oblivious to these dangers and will step out onto roads regardless of the extreme dangers. For instance, if he sees a cat or another dog he wishes to run at or investigate, he will, with total abandon, just go out onto what can be a fatal situation. Never take your eyes off him while out walking with him. I now accept that he is not going to change at this stage. The danger is that you stop to talk to a friend and when you are distracted, he may very easily step out onto oncoming traffic, so keep him close to you at these times.

Coco is a lovely little pup who is pretty obedient when being 'called out' or told to stop. At 8 months, her playfulness is to be expected but is a LOT of work. With a nice walk in the morning to start the day and breakfast after coming in, she'll then nap for a while and want a little play in the field at lunch. After that, she's usually good for the rest of the day. Brain toys such as lick mats and puzzles to make her work for her food help and also hiding it around the garden (or house) can help stimulate her. Not a dog for the faint hearted - it's been tough and a change of living for us.