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Irish Water Spaniel |
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group: sporting |
height: m
22-24" / 55.9-61 cm,
f 21-23" / 53.3-58.4 cm |
types: |
weight: m 55-65 lbs /
24.9-29.5 kg,
f 45-58 lbs / 20.41-26.3 kg |
colors: |
solid
liver-color |
physical traits: |
dashing, bold, enthusiastic,
exuberant , excellent swimmer, muscular, powerful |
hair type: |
small, tight, dense curls,
virtually waterproof |
personality/
temperament: |
affectionate, happy, fun-loving,
inquisitive, stamina, alert, gentle, faithful, attentive,
loyal, intelligent, reserved with strangers, exuberant, stubborn.
some may be aggressive, shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush regularly, discipline
to control exuberance, lots of exercise, socialize early |
nickname: |
Shannon Spaniel, Rat-Tail
Spaniel, Whip-Tail Spaniel |
origination: |
Ireland |
bred for: |
waterfowl retrieving |
identifying traits: |
short curly hair, longer
on top of head with smoothe face and rat tail |
ideal for: |
waterfowl retriever, companion,
family, city or country, outdoors, gundog, watchdog, people
with allergies, house dog, |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group),fci-(water dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog
group), ckc |
rescues: |
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