Sprollie

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30-70 lbs
18-26"
United Kingdom
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English Springer Spaniel
Collie
English Springer Collie
The Sprollie is a cute and energetic hybrid breed created from an English Springer Spaniel and a Collie. Although they are loving and sweet, this dog breed is not for everyone. These dogs have very high activity levels and are not suited to life in an apartment. At least an hour of exercise minimum per day is mandatory for these dogs, because if they are not kept busy they will become destructive. When brought up well, this breed will get along just great with other pets and people of all ages. Today, this breed is used as a working dog and also makes a wonderful companion pet.
Purpose
Working Dog, Companion
Date of Origin
Unknown
Ancestry
English Springer Spaniel, Collie

Sprollie Health

Average Size
Male Sprollie size stats
Height: 18-26 inches Weight: 30-70 lbs
Female Sprollie size stats
Height: 18-26 inches Weight: 30-70 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
Minor Concerns
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Retinal Dysplasia
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Epilepsy
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • MRI
  • CT Scan
  • Physical Examination
  • Radiographs
  • Urinalysis
  • Joint Fluid Sample
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Blood And Urine Analysis

Sprollie Breed History

The idea of a hybrid or designer dog breed is not new, although many of the dog breeds who fall under this category are. For the past few decades, people have been breeding two separate purebred dogs together in order to achieve a dog with a certain appearance, temperament or ability. The Sprollie is a cross between an English Springer Spaniel and a Collie. These two breeds are wonderful on their own and when put together they create a beautiful and unique dog with characteristics from both parents. The complete history of these dogs is undocumented, which means that it can be difficult to determine. The Collie parent, first noted in the Scottish Highlands, were thought to have been brought to the area by the Romans. Excellent herders of all types of livestock, they were once called "Scotch Sheepdogs". The English Springer Spaniel shares lineage with the large Spaniel family, with early divisions being called various names such as the Norfolk Spaniel and the Shropshire Spaniel and further clarification being made between land and water Spaniels. Collies have been bred with English Springer Spaniels to create the Sprollie. They are thought to originate from the United Kingdom and are quite popular over there, where they are used on the farms. Although this hybrid breed makes a great working dog, they have recently been bred for the purpose of being a companion pet as well. The end goal is to establish the Sprollie as a pure breed on their own. This can be accomplished by breeding first generation Sprollies. These dogs would then be bred amongst each other to create purebred Sprollies. At the moment, since Sprollies are created by crossing a Collie to an English Springer Spaniel, there are no specific breed characteristics. This means that the temperament and appearance can vary greatly among individual dogs since they can develop different traits from each parent.

Sprollie Breed Appearance

The Sprollie, being a hybrid breed, may have an appearance which can differ among individual dogs. This is because some puppies may develop characteristics from one parent while other dogs could take on these traits from the other parent. Most Sprollies have the medium sized floppy ears of the English Springer Spaniel. The coat colors and tails, which are moderately in length with feathering, resemble more of the Collie than the Springer. These dogs have broad heads with alert expressions which are well proportioned, with also broad but tapering muzzles and distinct stops. The eyes are set wide apart and have an oval shape and the teeth usually meet in an almost perfect scissors bite. The necks are strong, muscular and slightly arched, with a wider shoulder than nape. The Sprollie’s forequarters are strong and have laid back shoulders with straight limbs. The ribs are well sprung and the chests are deep. Hindquarters are also muscular and well developed with angled legs. These dogs have oval shaped feet with deep pads and arched toes.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Sprollie eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Sprollie nose
Black
brown Sprollie nose
Brown
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Sprollie coat
Brown
white Sprollie coat
White
black Sprollie coat
Black
Coat Length
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
Sprollie straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Sprollie Breed Maintenance

The Sprollie hybrid breed can have a coat which is either short or medium in length and can also be sparse or bushy. These dogs will look and feel best when brushed at least two or three times per week with extra focus being put on the areas behind the ears and at the top of the legs where the limbs meet the body. Bathe them as needed. Some other needs include brushing your dog’s teeth which will help to prevent tooth and gum decay as well as bad breath. This task should be done once or twice per week minimum, but the more often the better. The Sprollie should have their ears wiped clean once a week in order to prevent ear infections, and the nails should be trimmed regularly. The exact frequency of the nail clipping will depend on the dog, as well as their lifestyle. Because the Sprollie is such an active breed, the nails may not need to be trimmed as often as other breeds because they will get worn down naturally when the dog runs around and plays. On average, the nails should be checked once or twice per month.
Brushes for Sprollie
Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
Sprollie requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Sprollie Temperament

The Sprollie is a bright and loving pet that can have a personality which varies among individuals. These dogs can be obedient and sweet, as well as crazy and destructive. When a Sprollie is well socialized around children at a young age and while they grow up, they can be great family pets. These energetic pets should be monitored around very young children. Some Sprollies are very loving towards everyone in the family, whereas others choose to be more devoted to one person. When this breed is brought up around other dogs and cats, they will get along well with them. These dogs can be quick to learn, especially if you use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. An individual dog’s personality will depend mostly on the temperament of the dog’s parents as well as how and what they are taught when growing up. It is never too early to start training your Sprollie puppy in obedience.

Sprollie Activity Requirements

Because they are so high energy, these dogs can be very hard to handle as a puppy. As a young dog, the Sprollie should be given many opportunities to test their brain and impress you with their smarts. Once these dogs are old enough, they should be taken running or hiking and would love to be enrolled in agility, flyball or other challenging canine sports. Keep them busy, or they might get destructive. This breed must be paired with an owner who shares their love for exercise and is very active. The Sprollie will need to be exercised for a minimum of one hour per day. If you do not keep your Sprollie busy, they can get quite bored and may become destructive. Take them on walks, play fetch, go swimming, hiking, running or just let them loose in a large yard. Do not excessively exercise your Sprollie puppy, as it can damage their still developing joints.
Activity Level
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
11 miles
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes

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Sprollie Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
2.5 cups
Daily Cost
$1.20 - $1.40
Monthly Cost
$34.00 - $45.00

Sprollie Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Sprollie size stats at six months
Height: 10 inches Weight: 29 lbs
Female Sprollie size stats at six months
Height: 10 inches Weight: 29 lbs
12 Months
Male Sprollie size stats at 12 months
Height: 14 inches Weight: 36 lbs
Female Sprollie size stats at 12 months
Height: 14 inches Weight: 36 lbs
18 Months
Male Sprollie size stats at 18 months
Height: 18 inches Weight: 42 lbs
Female Sprollie size stats at 18 months
Height: 18 inches Weight: 42 lbs

Sprollie Owner Experiences

Buddy
3 Years
5 People
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I have had springers and setters all my life , my father used to breed springers. Buddy is an absolute gem of a dog , the collie-springer mix is great in everyway . He has endless energy for outdoor activities, and has a heart of gold , as others on here have mentioned he is unbelievable in tune with people emotions, he is literally a lovely fluffy black and white stress ball. He has the appearance of a slightly small setter apart from his markings( there is no setter in his mix but that is his exact body type ). I couldn't recommend this mix enough to any potential owners , one caveat is that he does require a good daily walk to be completely happy and chilled .
47 minutes ago
Wallace
2 Years
2 People
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Playing, swimming, ball chasing
Wallace is a rescued puppy who came to us when he was a five month old. He is our fifth Border Collie Mix we have had and he is a great dog! He loves his humans and his yard but can be stubborn at times. He has lots of energy and needs exercise every day or he will get into mischief. He also loves to swim in a pool or lake which gives him the opportunity to burn off energy! His coat is black and white like a Border Collie with black freckles on his white mussel, face and legs, a real cutie!😀
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Millie
8 Years
3 People
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Millie, my pet Sprollie, has been the greatest joy of my life so far! I'm 26 and my dad is a dog breeder in Ireland, we have always had dogs growing up but I've never loved a dog like I love Millie. She is extremely sweet, affectionate, gentle and smart. She almost has a sensitivity for human feelings, she is the best company and comforts both myself and my parents all the time. She loves playing with toys and fetching them, helping my dad in the garden (following him while he mows the lawn!) helping him feed our chickens (again following him and keeping an eye, occasionally herding the chickens!) and most of all, she loves cuddling! She gives affection to almost everyone she meets, by giving the paw or licking you on the cheek if she really likes you. I have never known a more gentle, sweet soul. Millie was born on a farm to a springer pet and collie work dog, the farmer who sold her to us actually wanted her back days later as they said she would make a great show dog because of her markings. We refused of course. I love Millie so much and she is the best dog to ever come into my life. I will continue to love sprollies forever. I highly recommend sprollies for an affectionate, loyal companion for life.
3 months ago
Ozzy
9 Weeks
4 People
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Walking
He is a loving dog. Very friendly with my daughter
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Freddie
3 Months
7 People
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Run
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Tug-of-war
Bought thinking was a pure border collie but where delighted when found out he was a sprollie,more character
9 months ago
Kessie
8 Years
4 People
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I’ve never had such an awesome dog. She’s up for whatever we’re doing. Going for walks, rides, out in the yard or having a nap, she’s ready for it. She was easy to train and has never given us a moment of trouble.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Missy
2 Years
4 People
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Shortly after losing my beloved 15 year old border collie, Missy came to us from Romania at 7 months old, terrified and semi feral. It was evident that she had received very little human contact and what there was had not always been the best experience for her. With gentleness and patience she is now almost 3 years old and almost a different dog. She is friendly, loving and obedient (most of the time), however, she still needs to learn a few behaviour rules in respect of her human pack as opposed to the dog pack in which she spent her most formative months. She can be very overprotective and has to be watched when we have visitors or are out.
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Sproet
5 Years
2 People
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Agility
My sprollie is a very sweet and loving dog. High energy during walks or training, very calm in the house. She looks like a small border collie (around 17 inch at her withers) with floppy ears. She sometimes shows some insecurity (gentle handling required!) and loves being around people. Definitely a dedicated cuddler ;)
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Sophie
11 Years
2 People
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A very high energy dog that so far hasn't abated with age. Still very alert and very bouncy. She's aloof with other dogs and non confrontational but she's happiest with people especially children. As a teenager she was difficult, tried to assert her authority and refused to obey orders though we didn't stop her training, she chose not to listen. She left her teenage stroppiness almost overnight and became the perfect dog. She knew so much, it had all been stored in her brain. Super intelligent, independent thinking without disobedience, just wants to please. Not food orientated, is happy just with praise and/or tennis ball. Always happy and eager to learn something new as often as possible. She doesn't have separation anxiety, she trusts my return. She has the intense collie state one minute and the joi de vivre and bounciness of the Springer spaniel in the next. She quarters a field like a spaniel and stalks and herds like a collie. She's a thinker and goofy at the same time. Always in a good mood and always always devoted to you. Good family dog loves everyone but has a special bond with one.Has an incredible memory. Good alert dog but too friendly with people to be guard dog. She is territorial on her property. She looks like a stocky border collie, black and white with short spaniel ears and feathering to her tail and feet. Never known a dog like her. They're hard work in the beginning but with friendship and patience they become the ultimate multi-faceted dog who will always be there for you through thick and thin. Their loyalty and intelligence takes your breath away.
1 year, 1 month ago
Izzy
2 Years
2 People
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Izzy is a loving and compassionate rescue. She picked me at the shelter and I couldn't be more grateful.
1 year, 2 months ago
Bella
10 Weeks
3 People
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Long walks
Running
Fetch
Playing football
She seems to learn very quick, by 9 weeks old, she whimpered by the back door so she could go toilet outside and have a run around our garden
1 year, 2 months ago
Buddy
7 Years
3 People
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Buddy is a very loyal loving companion, his behaviour is very good and he is very obedient, he loves people and to play with other dogs, although some dogs don’t take to him because his colouring is black.
1 year, 5 months ago
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