springer spaniel


noun

a dog of either of two breeds of medium-sized spaniels, used for flushing and retrieving game.

Origin of springer spaniel

First recorded in 1880–85

British Dictionary definitions for springer spaniel

springer spaniel

noun

either of two breeds of large quick-moving spaniels bred to spring game, having a slightly domed head and ears of medium length. The English springer spaniel is the larger and can be of various colours; the Welsh springer spaniel is always a rich red and white