Why do old dogs go deaf?
There are many causes of hearing loss in dogs, but for elderly dogs, the cause is often degenerative changes in the nerves found inside the ear. This is similar to the hearing loss seen in older people. The changes will likely be gradual, so symptoms will creep up slowly, and you may not notice right away.
Are springer spaniels prone to deafness?
More serious conditions specific to the breed are cardiac weakness, epilepsy and liver disease, whilst deafness is common in the breed due to the ears hanging low against the ground.

What age do spaniels go deaf?
Parti-coloured Cocker Spaniels are more predisposed to suffering from Congenital Sensorineural Deafness, a condition that puppies are born with and where they gradually become totally deaf by the time they are just 4 weeks old.
Are there any problems with a springer spaniel?

[wp_ad_camp_2]In this series of articles about working Springer spaniels, I have been looking at the problems that many people experience when they take on their first working Springer Spaniel. Not only in purely pet homes, but also homes where there is every intention to train the spaniel for fieldwork.
How long can an English springer spaniel live for?
Owning an English Springer Spaniel Dog and wondering how long do English Springer Spaniel Dogs live for? According to UK breed survey, an average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel Dog is 10-14 years with some living 3 years more that what is expected. English Springer Spaniel Lifespan
How old is Suki the Springer Spaniel dog?
Suki is a 13 year old Springer Spaniel. Suki is a healthy thirteen year old dog, with the usual minor problems that are common in old age.
What can I do before my Springer Spaniel is 5 months old?
Arm yourself with every scrap of information you can lay your hands on and be very wary of any advice to let your puppy ‘have its head’ for the first six months unless you have a very experienced ‘mentor’ and are prepared to use some seriously firm methods later on. What can I do before my puppy is five months old?
When did I get my Springer Spaniel to calm down?
My Springer will not calm down…HELP! Discussion in ‘ Dog Training and Behaviour ‘ started by ILOVETABBYS, Sep 23, 2008 . Hello, was wondering if there was anyone on here who could help me. I have an English Springer Spaniel called Poppy, i got her as a pup and she has just turned 2.
Owning an English Springer Spaniel Dog and wondering how long do English Springer Spaniel Dogs live for? According to UK breed survey, an average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel Dog is 10-14 years with some living 3 years more that what is expected. English Springer Spaniel Lifespan
What should I look for in an English Springer Spaniel?
The English springer spaniel is compactly built, upstanding with proud carriage, slightly longer than tall but with fairly long legs and a deep body. Its build should suggest a combination of strength, agility and endurance, a dog capable of hunting tirelessly under the most difficult of conditions.
Is there a half way house for a springer spaniel?
The working dog that stops to every flush and turns to hunt away on command has had many, many hours of hard work and attention put into him. Unfortunately, with a hard-hunting dog, there is no ‘half way house’. Your dog is either under control, or it isn’t.