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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel is a tireless sporting dog — bred to flush and retrieve game all day — so it runs hot on energy and needs fuel that matches its drive without padding its frame.

Here is exactly how to feed a Springer on freeze-dried raw: calorie-dense nutrition for an active body, omega-rich support for that long wavy coat and those famous floppy ears, and joint care for a dog built to move.

  • Adult weight40–55 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12–14 years
  • CoatMedium-length, wavy & weather-proof — moderate shedder
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What a English Springer Spaniel's body needs

Every English Springer Spaniel trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • High-drive sporting athlete

    Needs: Calorie-dense animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone delivers steady, all-day energy and lean muscle — no carb fillers that spike and crash a working dog mid-field.

  • Long wavy double-length coat

    Needs: Omega-3 fatty acids

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, keeping that feathered coat soft and lustrous and easing seasonal shedding.

  • Long floppy ears, infection-prone

    Needs: Low-inflammation whole-food diet

    Minimally processed raw skips the starchy fillers that can feed the chronic ear and skin irritation Springers are known for.

  • Hip & elbow dysplasia risk

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin; omega-3s calm joint inflammation and staying lean takes load off the joints.

  • Eager, food-motivated learner

    Needs: Clean, single-ingredient treats

    Training rewards should be pure meat, not sugary biscuits — single-ingredient freeze-dried treats motivate without derailing the diet.

How much to feed a English Springer Spaniel

Quick answer: a healthy adult English Springer Spaniel (40–55 lb) needs about 6.0–8.3 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
40 lb 6.0 oz 3.0 oz
44 lb 6.6 oz 3.3 oz
48 lb typical English Springer Spaniel 7.2 oz 3.6 oz
52 lb 7.8 oz 3.9 oz
55 lb 8.3 oz 4.1 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a English Springer Spaniel

For an English Springer Spaniel we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — calorie-dense enough to keep a busy sporting dog fueled on a sensible portion.

Rotate lean proteins like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod for everyday feeding, and reach for richer Salmon when the coat needs extra omega-3 shine or your Springer is logging long active days. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a English Springer Spaniel by life stage

  • Puppy: Springer puppies grow fast and are hungry learners. Feed roughly 5–7% of current body weight across 3–4 meals to fuel growth without overloading developing joints, and use clean treats for the training they thrive on.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist split across two meals, then flex the amount to activity — more on hunting and hiking days, less on rest days. Use the chart below as your starting point.
  • Senior: Springers stay vigorous late in life, but activity eases. Trim portions to hold a lean weight, keep protein high to preserve muscle, and lean into joint- and coat-supporting nutrition.

Common English Springer Spaniel concerns — and the diet connection

  • Recurring ear infectionsThose long, low ears trap moisture; a whole-food, omega-rich, low-filler diet supports the skin barrier and helps keep everyday inflammation down alongside good ear hygiene.
  • Hip & elbow dysplasiaLargely genetic, but lean weight plus natural joint nutrients (glucosamine from bone and cartilage, omega-3) help support comfortable, mobile joints.
  • Skin & coat sensitivityMinimally processed raw with real animal and fish fats nourishes the skin from within, supporting that signature wavy coat and easing dryness and shedding.
  • Weight on rest daysA sporting dog's appetite doesn't always match a quiet week — measured raw feeding and feeding to body condition keep a Springer lean, which protects joints and overall health.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a English Springer Spaniel: what to know

Springers are athletes who burn real calories, but on a quiet day off they can take on weight just as fast. Feed to body condition — you should feel the ribs easily and see a clear waist from above — and adjust up on heavy hunting or hiking days.

Their long, low-hanging ears trap moisture and are prone to infection, so a clean, low-filler whole-food diet that keeps inflammation down is a quiet but real part of feeding this breed well.

English Springer Spaniel feeding questions

How much should I feed my English Springer Spaniel?
A healthy adult Springer (40–55 lb) needs roughly 6–8 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean waistline and add a little on heavy activity days.
What is the best food for an active English Springer Spaniel?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet built on real meat, organs and bone is ideal for a sporting dog — it is calorie-dense for sustained energy and rich in the protein and fat that fuel lean muscle, without carb fillers.
How do I switch my Springer to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Most Springers take to it quickly — it is rich, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline.
Can diet help my Springer's ears and coat?
It supports them. A low-filler, omega-rich whole-food diet helps keep inflammation down and feeds the skin barrier, which — paired with regular ear cleaning and brushing — keeps the coat lush and the ears healthier.
Does an English Springer Spaniel need joint support?
Many benefit from it given the breed's hip and elbow risk and active lifestyle. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your Springer lean is the most effective joint protection there is.

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