Welsh springer spaniel

American  

noun

1. one of a Welsh breed of springer spaniels having a red and white coat.

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Welsh springer spaniel British  

noun

1. See springer spaniel

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Etymology

Origin of Welsh springer spaniel

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Bea, a seven-year-old Welsh springer spaniel, disappeared while on a walk above the Conwy Valley on 8 December.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2019

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

From Washington Times • Feb. 12, 2019

Cooper, a Welsh springer spaniel, was the first dog she and Mr. Gillespie bought together, followed last year by Ivy, an excitable spaniel spotted with red-and-white fur.

From New York Times • May 18, 2011