English Springer Spaniel | Is It Right For You?

Today Uncle Stonnie is working with Leroy, a nice English Springer Spaniel puppy and discussing whether or not an English Springer Spaniel my be right for your lifestyle.

"The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized compact dog. Its coat is moderately long with feathering on the legs and tail. It is a well proportioned, balanced dog with a gentle expression. This breed represents perhaps the greatest divergence between working and show lines of any breed of dog. A field-bred dog and a show-bred dog appear to be different breeds but are registered together. The gene pools are almost completely segregated and have been for at least 70 years.

A field-bred dog would not be competitive in a modern dog show, while a show dog would not have the speed or stamina to succeed in a field trial. The English Springer Spaniel field-bred dogs tend to have shorter, coarser coats than show-bred dogs. The ears are less pendulous. Field-bred dogs are wiry and have more of a feral look than those bred for showing. The tail of the field-bred dog may be docked a few inches in comparison to the show dog. Field-bred dogs are selected for their sense of smell, hunting ability, and response to training rather than appearance. Show dogs have longer fur and more pendant ears, dewlaps and dangling flews. The tail is docked to a short stub in those countries that permit docking. They are generally more thickly boned and heavier than field-bred springers.

The English Springer Spaniel is similar to the English Cocker Spaniel and at first glance, the only major difference is the latter's smaller size. However English Springers also tend to have shorter, and higher-set ears than English Cockers. Springers also tend to have a longer muzzle; their eyes are not as prominent, and the coat is less abundant. The major differences between the Welsh Springer and the English Springer are that the Welsh have more limited colors and tend to be slightly smaller."

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Practical vs Impractical Dog Training | What's really important?

Today Uncle Stonnie is following up on a video we posted yesterday and answering questions related to what aspects of dog training one should focus on first.

In our opinion proper puppy training should be one hundred percent laser focused on developing a practical dog training foundation. After one has a great foundation formed, then there's plenty of time to take a deep dive into the fun, but somewhat impractical, aspects of dog training.

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English (Show) vs American (Field) Labrador Retriever | In Depth Comparison

English (Show) vs American (Field) Labrador Retrievers is the subject addressed in today's in depth comparison. Join Uncle Stonnie, and a couple of great helpers, as they demonstrate the similarities and differences between English (Show) Labs and American (Field) Labs using two awesome Black Lab Puppies, Annie (9 months) and Millie (8.5 months)!

00:00 - Introduction & Obedience Comparison

08:55 - American (Field) Lab Puppy Recall & Retrieving

12:45 - English (Show) Lab Puppy Recall & Retrieving

21:32 - Unedited Hiking Comparison

48:42 - Loading Into The Adventure Van

50:01 - Paddleboarding

55:10 - Retrieving In The Water

1:07:25 - Novice Handler Obedience Comparison

1:12:43 - Novice Handler American Lab Recall & Retrieving

1:17:18 - Novice Handler English Lab Recall & Retrieving

We hope you guys enjoy!

The Labrador Retriever or simply Labrador, is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), and was named after the Labrador region of that colony. It is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in the Western world. "The Labrador is friendly, energetic, and playful. It was bred as a sporting and hunting dog but is widely kept as a companion dog. It may also be trained as a guide or assistance dog, or for rescue or therapy work. In the 1830s, the 10th Earl of Home and his nephews, the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Lord John Scott, imported progenitors of the breed from Newfoundland to Europe for use as gun dogs.

Another early advocate of these Newfoundland fishing dogs was the 2nd Earl of Malmesbury, who bred them for their expertise in waterfowling. During the 1880s, the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, the 6th Duke of Buccleuch, and the 12th Earl of Home collaborated to develop and establish the Labrador Retriever breed. The dogs Buccleuch Avon and Buccleuch Ned, given by Malmesbury to Buccleuch, were mated with bitches carrying blood from those originally imported by the 5th Duke and the 10th Earl of Home. The offspring are the ancestors of all modern Labradors."

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How To Be A Great Dog Training Mentor

Today Uncle Stonnie is training Labrador Retrievers and demonstrating how to be a great dog training mentor!


00:00 - Introduction
03:24 - I Don't Have Time To Be A Mentor
07:36 - Learning How To Reverse The ATV
09:06 - Socialization & Mentoring Opportunities Are Everywhere
14:22 - DIY Yard Glider in action
14:26 - C Takes over while Stonnie Mows
15:48 - Small Brush Pile Challenge
17:30 - Mentorship and Multi Tasking


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