How did the springer spaniel get its name?

The Springer Spaniel's name originates from its hunting style, which involves "springing" game from cover.

Here's a breakdown:

* Spaniel: This part of the name refers to the breed's lineage, likely stemming from the Spanish "spaniel," which was a general term for dogs used for hunting birds.

* Springer: This term describes the specific hunting technique the breed was bred for. "Springing" involves flushing out game birds, typically from thick undergrowth or tall grass, by the dog running through the cover and forcing the birds to take flight.

So, the Springer Spaniel is called a "springer" because it springs game, and a spaniel because it belongs to the spaniel family of hunting dogs.