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American
Water Spaniel dog breed
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American Water Spaniel owner,
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Dog breed group |
Sporting
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
United
States |
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 Years |
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Color |
Solid
liver or dark chocolate. A little white on toes or chest is
common. |
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Coat type |
Uniformly
wavy or closely curled; undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Vigorous
exercise is essential and he should be allowed to swim on occasion.
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Temperament |
A
sturdy little dog, has a good nose, a fondness for water, is
a busy worker, eager to please and easily trained. |
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Good with children |
Exceptionally
good with children. Gets along well with other animals. |
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Grooming needs |
Bi-weekly brushing to remove dead hair and prevent matting.
Minimal bathing. |
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Average size (inches) |
15
- 18
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15
- 18
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Average weight (lbs) |
30
- 45
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25
- 40
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Health issues |
Skin problems. |
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Living conditions |
House with a fenced
yard. He will adapt to any environment as long as he is with
his family. |
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Dog
breed description
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The breed is "American made."
It was developed in the Wolf and Fox River Valley region of East-Central
Wisconsin. The rivers and large lakes they feed, Poygan, Butte des Morts
and Winnebago, provided a waterfowl gunner's paradise in the late 1800's.
They required a sturdy little dog that could shake off the cold and
work marsh cover, yet could fit into a small canoe or skiff. It was
for this purpose the breed was developed. Some say the breed developed
from crosses of the now extinct English Water Spaniel, Irish
Water Spaniel and the Flat Coated
Retriever.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
American Water Spaniel makes a good companion animal. |
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