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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
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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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