Springer Pit Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Springer Pit is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Stubborn
Clownish
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Social
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Cheerful

Springer Pit dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Springer Pit. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

American Pit Bull Terrier and English Springer Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Brindle
White
Blue

The coat of a Springer Pit dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Springer Pit can have a litter of 4-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Springer Pit dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Springer Pit is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Ear Infections
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Retinal Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Skin Evaluation
Blood Count
Eye and Ear Examination
Heart Testing

Springer Pit have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Springer Pits dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walking, Playdate, Fetch, Off-leash, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Jogging, Walk, Doggy Daycare, Nap, Going on Joggs

Springer Pits are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Springer Pit, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Springer Pits usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Springer Pit is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Springer Pit should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-55 pound (18 - 25 kg) Springer Pit feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Springer Pit is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Springer Pit is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Springer Pit is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Springer Pits are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Springer Pits are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Springer Pits can be good with cats,

Springer Pits are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Springer Pits are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Springer Pits are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Springer Pit for a mellower experience.

Springer Pit dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.