American Water Spaniel Breed Information

  Learn about this dog breed including behavior, physical characteristics, origins, history and more.

American Water Spaniel Breed Information

Learn all about American Water Spaniel dogs, read about the American Water Spaniel breed information, find out about the American Water Spaniel Breed Standard, American Water Spaniel behavior and more.

American Water Spaniel Dog Breed Introduction

The American Water Spaniel dog breed is the lifeguard of dog breeds. Not only are American Water Spaniels active and outdoors-y, muscular and strong despite their only medium size. They're bred for the water. Hunters have used these dogs to retrieve from small boats such as skiffs or canoes. They are also quite adept at hunting on land.

Here are the characteristics of the American Water Spaniel breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

American Water Spaniel's Behavior

Recommended for: hunting

The American Water Spaniel is a hunting breed. Still, American Water Spaniels are usually eager to please, intelligent and friendly. Bounding energy makes this dog a tireless companion in the hunt. But this bounding energy isn't quite boundless--even in the midst of the hunt, American Water Spaniel dogs can be controlled. If you can keep up with them and have the space, American Water Spaniels may make good pets.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

American Water Spaniel's Physical Characteristics

• Size: 15 to 18 inches
• Coat: marcel (uniform waves) or closely curled.
• Color: brown, from "solid liver" to dark chocolate.
• Eyes: medium size, slightly rounded.
• Ears: long and wide.
• Skull: broad.
• Muzzle: medium-long and square.
• Nose: black or dark brown and wide.
• Tail: tapered and hairy.

American Water Spaniel's Origins and History

Country/Region of Origin: United States

Original purpose: hunting waterfowl (according to Wikipedia).

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