The American Water Spaniel Dog

The exact origins of the American Water Spaniel dog are not known. Many experts believe it's ancestors include the Irish Water Spaniel, the Curly Coated Retriever, and the English Water Spaniel. It is an excellent and versatile hunting dog. It loves the water and is well suited to hunt from a boat or canoe with it's master.

Origin	United States dating back to the 1800's.
Original Use	Bird flushing and retrieving on land or water.
Use Today	Bird flushing and retrieving on land or water.
Temperament	It is a dog that naturally loves the water. It's first love is to go hunting, but it can be a friendly and fun loving family dog. It is intelligent, obedient and willing to please.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Average
	Other Pets - Average
	Strangers - Not very accepting
	Children - Usually good with children
Watchdog Ability	Very Good
Guard dog Ability	Average
Ease of Training	Good
Living Conditions	Can live outside in most climates, does better with cold than with hot climates.
Exercise	Requires lots of daily exercise.
Coat	Has a two layered water proof medium length coat. The outer coat can be wavy or curly.
Grooming	Requires weekly brushing.
Colors	Solid dark brown, brown, or liver. May have a touch of white on the feet or chest.
Height and Weight	Ideal weight is 25 to 45 pounds (11.25 to 20.5 kg) while the ideal height is 15 to 18 inches (38 to 45.75 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	11 to 12 years.
Group	The AKC places the American Water Spaniel dog in the Sporting group.

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