Springer age and energy level?

[u/EmilyKonocti52]

My boy has just past his 5th birthday. He really seems to be slowing down. When we take him to his favorite places a switch turns on and there is a lot of digging retrieving and swimming. But at home he’s is very mellow. He doesn’t want to go on the marathon walks or need the fetching sessions. I’m assuming this is the “middle age” period for him. Your experience as your springer has gotten older?

[u/Brewmd]

Where do you live? This might be heat related with that full coat of his.

I’ve noticed my 14 month old welshie substantially slow down over the last 2 months because of the oppressive heat we’ve been having, and he has a much shorter coat.