Sprocker Spaniel

Friendly, affectionate, and eager to please, Sprockers bond closely with their families and tend to get along well with kids and other dogs. They're sharp and curious, which is a joy when channeled into activity but can turn into pestering or restlessness if left without a job to do.

Very high energy, these dogs need well over an hour of exercise a day, ideally split into a couple of sessions with real variety. They love running, swimming, fetch, and scent games; a good sniff-filled walk does as much good as a long jog.

Coat can lean either wavy and flat (Springer-like) or silkier (Cocker-like), but both shed moderately and pick up debris outdoors easily. Brush a few times a week, check ears often since they're floppy and prone to trapping moisture, and trim around the paws and ears as needed.

Highly trainable and food-motivated, with a strong hunting/retrieving instinct that channels well into structured games and scent work. Start early, keep sessions upbeat, and give them mental work alongside physical exercise or that intelligence will find its own outlets.

As a mix of two spaniel breeds, Sprockers can inherit hip dysplasia, ear infections, and eye conditions like progressive retinal atrophy, regular vet checks, ear cleaning, and knowing the health history of both parent lines help catch issues early.

This is not a low-key couch companion. Sprockers do best with active owners who can commit real daily time to exercise and mental stimulation, ideally with some outdoor space to run.