Oil
Springers have appeared in sporting paintings for generations.
Custom English Springer Spaniel Portraits
A happy, bouncing bird dog with freckles and feathered ears.
Upload a photo of your Springer to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Oil portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of English Springer Spaniels
English Springer Spaniels were bred to 'spring', or flush, birds from cover for hunters, and they still bring that bouncy enthusiasm to everything they do. They're friendly, eager to please and hard-working, and they rank No. 27 on the AKC's 2025 list.
A Springer's portrait features are the long, wavy, feathered ears, the kind eyes and the freckled muzzle so many Springers have. Liver-and-white and black-and-white coats are classic, sometimes with tan points, and that contrast is beautiful in oil and charcoal. They're also wonderfully photogenic when they finally sit still.
Coat & color
Liver and white, black and white, or either with tan, often ticked or roan. Freckled muzzles look wonderful in oil and watercolor.Popularity
No. 27 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.
Photo tips for your Springer
01Show off the ears
Brush the ears so the waves fall naturally, and frame wide enough to include them.02Sharp shows the freckles
Ticking on the muzzle is part of their face. Choose your sharpest photo.03Outdoors is best
Springers are happiest outside. Shade under a tree gives soft, even light.
Styles for a Springer
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
English Springer Spaniel portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Can the portrait include my Springer's freckles?
That's the aim. Ticking and freckles are part of what makes your dog look like your dog, and our styles are built to keep markings. A sharp, well-lit photo helps a lot.
Which portrait style suits a English Springer Spaniel?
We'd start with Oil: Springers have appeared in sporting paintings for generations. Watercolor is a close second: Feathered ears and freckles look lovely in loose washes. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Springer.
What kind of photo of my Springer works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Springer specifically: Show off the ears. Brush the ears so the waves fall naturally, and frame wide enough to include them. Sharp shows the freckles. Ticking on the muzzle is part of their face. Choose your sharpest photo.
How much does a custom English Springer Spaniel portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.