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Height: 15-18 inches
Weight: 25-45 lbs.
Life Span: 10-12 yrs.
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
Exercise Needs: Demanding
Special Alerts: The American water spaniel is not suitable for
inexperienced dog owners. |
The American Water
Spaniel originated in the American Midwest. The Irish water spaniel
and the curly-coated retriever are probably ancestors, but little
else is known about the breed's origins. This dog was bred to be a
superb shooting dog, retriever, and swimmer; it was expected to
retrieve from skiffs or canoes. American water spaniels, still bred
primarily to work, do best with experienced dog owners who want to
share an active exercise program with their animals. These dogs must
be obedience trained and acclimated to being left alone or they will
develop such behavior problems as barking and whining. American
water spaniels get along with other animals and enjoy children as
long as they are exposed to them at an early age. The coat can be
closely curled or marcel (uniformly waved). Coat color is solid
liver or dark chocolate. American water spaniels shed lightly but
continually and so require weekly brushing. They need daily vigorous
walks and runs in a secured area. They love to swim. |
Available
Books:
Click to purchase online from
The Dog Lover's Book Store
American Water Spaniel Champions, 1968-1999
by:
Jan Linzy
American Water Spaniel: A
Complete and Reliable Handbook
by:
Constance Rutherford |
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