American Water Spaniel breed information and pictures
The American Water Spaniel is part of the Sporting; Gun Dog group. The American Water Spaniel is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the American Water Spaniel is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The American Water Spaniel lifestyle is Prefers the outdoors; loves water
American Water Spaniels are generally healthy but are sometimes prone to skin problems. It is important that when contacting a American Water Spaniel breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Water Spaniel from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Water Spaniel puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Water Spaniel health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Water Spaniel breed standard.
American Water Spaniels are generally healthy but are sometimes prone to skin problems. It is important that when contacting a American Water Spaniel breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Water Spaniel from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Water Spaniel puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Water Spaniel health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Water Spaniel breed standard.
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American Water Spaniel
Group: Sporting; Gun Dog
Size: Shoulder height: 15 - 18 inches).
Weight: 25-45 pounds
| Country of Origin: United States. |
| Character: Sensitive, timid, loyal and intelligent. Can be loud. |
| Temperment: Good with family dogs, but sometimes aggressive towards outsiders. Gentle with children and other pets. |
| Coat: Hair is long and oily. Colors can be liver, brown, or dark chocolate. |
| Care: Brush coat weekly. The hair around the feet and topknot can be clipped. Check ears regularly. |
| Colour: Solid liver or dark chocolate |
| Comments: Good family pet. Can be used in therapy programs. Water dog. Very gentle and friendly disposition. |
| Purposes: Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog |
The American Water Spaniel is part of the Sporting; Gun Dog group. It was breed to be good for Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The American Water Spaniel lifestyle is Prefers the outdoors; loves water