Do English Springer Spaniels bark a lot?

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We have decided to welcome a puppy into our family. We are not rushing things, we are dong our research. I am 13 and my whole family agrees and wants a dog. The Springer Spaniels came to mind, we can provide everything for the dog such as walks grooming and all the stuff it needs. We have a fully fenced yard and if left alone it would be 4 hours or under (which won't happen much). We are just wandering if they are a breed who tends to bark a lot for no reason. If well socialized and exercised do they have less of a tendency to bark? Any help will be appreciated, thank you :)

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The English springer spaniel is cheerful, playful and energetic, ready for a day in the field and an evening by the hearth. It does everything with gusto and can be overly enthusiastic unless given plenty of exercise. The typical springer is the ideal family companion. I have not heard of any barking issues.

As an energetic and inquisitive dog, the springer needs daily mental and physical exertion. Hunting is the first choice to satisfy both needs, but an outing in the field, long walk on leash and good obedience lesson can go far to making the springer a calm and well-behaved house dog. This breed does best if allowed to live in the house with access to a yard. Its coat needs brushing or combing one or two times weekly plus clipping and scissoring every three months. Springers from field, rather than show, lines tend to have less coat.

Lacey UD, RE · Answer

Most that I've owned have been quiet dogs.  However I do have a youngster now that likes to voice his opinion.  In general his barking is abnormal for the breed.

Do English Springer Spaniels bark a lot?

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