Height
15-18"
Weight
25-45 lbs
Expectancy
10-14 years
The American Water Spaniel is a playful, energetic dog that loves to hunt, swim, and play. They’re affectionate with their owners and can be stubborn when it comes to training. They have a beautiful brown coat that is either tightly curled or wavy and they are known to be easy to train.
15-18"
25-45 lbs
10-14 years
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The American Water Spaniel is a happy and eager dog who loves to hunt and swim. They are known to be aloof with strangers and a bit stubborn, but they make amazing companions when you get to know them.
This breed is a muscular, midsize gundog that is not flashy in looks or performance. They are recognizable by their beautiful brown coat which can either be tightly curled or wavy. Bred to work the icy waters and marshy banks of the Great Lakes region, these spaniels are ideally outfitted for the job: The coat is dense and waterproof, the feet are thickly padded, the toes are webbed, and the body is small enough for the dog to hop in and out of a skiff without rocking the boat.
The breed’s admirers describe a merry, intelligent, versatile spaniel suited to a variety of dog sports. As hunters, they combine the working traits of spaniels and retrievers—but it’s important that they always have an activity to keep them busy! An underemployed dog can be barky and destructive.
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