Springerdor

The Springerdor is a cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Labrador. They have a coat of black (sometimes with white) slow-growth hair, needing to be cut at least every 6 months. They have long, dangling ears. They can be harder to train than the common Pedigree. They have a medium-sized snout which allows them to pick up smells from at least a hundred feet away. Their hind legs allow them to run quite fast. Although they usually rest, they are quite as happy to chase other animals like all dogs.

Males and females

Females are very territorial and will attack any other bich that enters its territory, this can include close relatives (i.e. mothers) that have been separated from. They also have a need for puppies of their own (likely following ther pack instincts), and so will stop at nothing to attempt to mate during breeding season. Unlike pedigrees, Springerdor biches will not allow people and animals to come near her offspring until they can walk, where after that, the BOND does not break and so they will become a Pack.

Males are less solitary, and will enter other territories at will. After mating season, the males can either form a pack with their mate, or otherwise stay solitary, depending on if they are either already in a pack, or if they are unable to reach their mate (i.e. moving house). Due to not being counted as enemies by females, males can mate continuously between multiple females.

Because of the Spaniels good fondness at hunting, and the retriever's strong sense at smelling, Springerdors can be bred for Police K-9 units.

Form info

English Springer Spaniel-Labrador Retriever

• Black & white bloched coat. Black head and black, white belly and tail. a Springerdor of this form is seen on the back of Bakers Complete.