The English Springer Spaniel is a gundog which is used for flushing, or springing game in the field and retreiving shot game. They are the ideal breed for these purposes as they will work all day, on land or in the water. They are one of the most versatile of the sporting dogs.They are a compact, medium-sized,  dog with long floppy ears. Their expression is alert, kindly and trusting hence the expression 'spaniel eyes'. When they look up at you with those deep brown or dark hazel eyes they could get away with anything. Springers are friendly dogs that are always eager to please. They are well proportioned dogs, nicely balanced, built to cover rough ground well and quickly.