Instructions
Bathe your English Springer Spaniel regularly, usually about once a week. This will help keep your dog's coat healthy and will encourage hair growth. Choose a dog shampoo specifically designed for dogs with long hair. Remember to give your dog a bath more than once a week if he loves to play outside in a muddy area or if he spends some time in the water to prevent odor and discoloration.
Brush your English Springer Spaniel's coat daily or at least once every other day. Because the English Springer Spaniel has a long coat, brushing it is necessary to ensure that it doesn't become tangled or matted. Brushing your dog regularly will help keep his coat looking shiny, glossy and healthy.
Trim your English Springer Spaniel's coat every few weeks or more often, depending on how fast your dog's coat grows. Work your way down from the top of the head, where you will remove the dead coat, to the neck and then to the ears in order to avoid common ear problems associated with unkempt hair. Trim the body to the length you prefer for your dog.
Monitor the feathering of the English Springer Spaniel's legs, ears, chest and belly carefully to make sure that sticks and debris do not accumulate there. You will need to trim, wash and bathe the feathering with extra care and attention since this is the area of the coat must commonly associated with matting.
How to Care for a Springer Spaniel Coat
The English Springer Spaniel is famous for its long, beautiful and flowing coat. Many pet owners choose the English Springer Spaniel because they love the look of the dog. However, this stunning coat comes with a lot of responsibility. Because of the coat's length and intricacy, including the feathering on the ears, chest, legs and belly, pet owners must take extra care to ensure that their dog's coat maintains its healthy appearance.