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AMERICAN WATER SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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USA |
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15 to 18 inches (38-46 cm) |
| Weight: |
Males: 28 to 45 lbs (13-20 kg)
Females: 25-40 lbs (11-18 kg) |
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The American Water Spaniel was developed as a working gun dog mainly in the Midwest United States. An all-around gun dog, he is an efficient retriever of upland game and valuable for duck hunting. He is physically and mentally tough enough to withstand the cold waters of the Great Lakes and small enough to launch himself out of a boat or climb back in.
The American Water Spaniel has the typical friendly temperament of the spaniel breeds. He is charming, intelligent, and his desire to please makes him highly trainable.
Being a working gun dog, he is an active dog that needs regular exercise.
His coat is closely curled and sufficiently dense to protect him against weather, water or dense cover. His coat colour is either solid liver or dark chocolate and he may have a little white on the toes or chest.
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Health Issues:
Like all breeds of dogs, the American Water Spaniel is at risk of some health problems, including:
If you are considering the adoption of an American Water Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. The American Water Spaniel Club (member of the AKC Parent Club) recommends that health clearances and certificates be obtained for hip dysplasia, eye diseases with biannual exams up to age six, and heart disease prior to breeding.
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
- Grooming The American Water Spaniel (From the American Water Spaniel Club)
- Grooming — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for additional information, tips and articles on Grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Water Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
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Last Updated: 24 July 2009
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