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Irish Water Spaniel Temperament
The tallest of the spaniels, the Irish Water Spaniel is a fun loving, amiable, and somewhat clownish dog. These dogs are bold, highly intelligent, and quick to learn, which makes training easy.
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Irish Water Spaniel Breed Introduction The Irish Water Spaniel breed (also known as the Shannon Spaniel or Rat Tail Spaniel) is a hunting breed that looks like a liver-colored poodle.
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Irish Water Spaniel
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breed of large sporting dog developed in Ireland in the 19th cent. The tallest of the spaniels, it stands about 23 in. (58.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 65 lb (20.4-29.5 kg).
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Irish Water Spaniel
Known as the 'clown' of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel is the largest and likely oldest breed of spaniels. It is also one of the rarest with only around 500 dogs left in the UK.
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Irish Water Spaniel breed description
Known as the "clown" of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel is the largest and one of the oldest breeds of spaniels. It is also one of the rarest... [ Read more ] ...
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Irish Water Spaniel
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Temperament: Irish Water Spaniels are responsive, playful, and inquisitive. They have a quizzical appearance, and interested in what's around him. Irish Water Spaniels are friendly and fun with family, often having a sense of humor.
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There are several well-known obedience workers in the breed, and the first sporting dog to win an obedience title in the USA was an Irish Water Spaniel. His nature is one of initiative and courage, yet he is innately trainable.
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Irish water spaniel Picture Gallery Irish water spaniel Description The Irish Water Spaniel is the largest of the spaniels. It has a crisp-textured curly coat and a hairless, rat-like tail. It has a smooth short-coated face.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is one member of the sporting group that does everything with enthusiasm and vigor. These dogs absolutely love to rυn for hours at a tiмe, swim, play, and hunt.
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Irish Water Spaniel Recommended Maintenance
The thick curly coat of the Irish water spaniel requires grooming at least two times per week with a steel comb in order to keep it free from knots and mats.
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Irish Water Spaniel (AKC Sporting Group)
Height: 22 to 24 inches (male); 21 to 23 inches (female).
Size: Medium.
Weight: 55 to 65 pounds (male); 45 to 60 (female).
Availability: Very difficult to find.
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Irish Water Spaniels, like Poodles, do not shed loose hair and are recommended for people who may suffer from allergies associated with dog hair.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a large dog that can make a good family pet. They are loving dogs that are usually protective, making them good guard or watchdogs. Irish Water Spaniels are best suited for rural or suburban living.
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The Irish Water Spaniel
Sporting Breed
The Irish Water Spaniel has a tendency to become a one-person dog that can be somewhat stubborn. They should be well trained and socialized as puppies, and do better as family dogs when raised with the family.
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The Irish water spaniel is one of the oldest and most distinctive spaniels. Dogs resembling them are depicted in manuscripts from 1,000 years ago.
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Irish Water Spaniel
BACKGROUND
The Irish Water Spaniel is acknowledged to be a very old breed, but as is the case with so many Irish dogs and horses, it is impossible to separate fact from folklore and the exact date of origin cannot be established.
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Irish Water Spaniel: The largest of the spaniel group, the Irish works primarily as a retriever. He likes people in his family but is often territorial and protective.
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Irish Water SpanielIrish Water Spaniel Club of America Irish WolfhoundIrish Wolfhound Club of America Jean A. Minnier, (609-268-9373), Tabernacle, NJ; hminnier@bellatlantic.net ...
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Non-shedding large dog breeds: Irish Water Spaniel The Irish Spaniel has a very distinctive coat with dense curls that shed very little.
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It is a fact that the Pooddle is related to the Portuguese Water Dog and to the Irish Water Spaniel.
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These seven breeds are: the Clumber, the Welsh Springer, the Sussex, the English Springer, the Irish Water Spaniel, the Field, and the Cocker.
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The AWS is sometimes confused with the Irish Water Spaniel---a similar, rare breed with a curly topknot on its head, larger size, and a thin, "rat" tail.
Why do they have long tails? Aren't spaniel tails usually docked?
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The Irish Water Spaniel, Old English Water Spaniel and the Curly-Coated Retriever are said to be its ancestors. In early days they were known as Brown Water Spaniels due to it color and 'Poor man's dog' due to its low maintenance requirements.
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Breed(s): American Water Spaniel, Australian Shepherd, Border Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Collie, Dalmatian, English Springer Spaniel, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Otterhound, Saint Bernard, ...
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are Affenpinscher, Airedale Terrier, American Hairless Terrier, Bichon/ Yorkie, Bolognese, Chacy Ranior, Chi-Poo, Doodleman Pinscher, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Italian Greyhound, Cairn Terrier, Havanese, Welsh Terrier, Chinese Crested, Irish Water Spaniel, ...
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curly-coated retriever, English cocker spaniel, English setter, English springer spaniel, field spaniel, flat-coated retriever, German shorthaired pointer, German wirehaired pointer, golden retriever, Gordon setter, Irish setter, Irish water spaniel, ...
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 See also: Retriever, Standard, Poodle, Labrador, American Water Spaniel
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