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American Water Spaniel

Medium-sized versatile sporting dog with distinctive curly or wavy chocolate or liver coat, bred for hunting waterfowl in the icy waters and marshy banks of the Great Lakes region

Life span
10–14 years
Origin
Wisconsin, United States
American Water Spaniel dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
10–14 years
Temperament
Eager to please, intelligent, energetic, alert, happy
Origin
Wisconsin, United States
Breed group
Sporting
Weight
14–20 kg
Height
38–46 cm

About

American Water Spaniel

Description

Medium-sized versatile sporting dog with distinctive curly or wavy chocolate or liver coat, bred for hunting waterfowl in the icy waters and marshy banks of the Great Lakes region

History

Developed in the 19th century in the Fox and Wolf River valleys of Wisconsin as a compact, versatile hunter that could work from a skiff or boat. Ancestry likely includes Irish Water Spaniel and Curly-Coated Retriever. Named the state dog of Wisconsin in 1985 and foundation breed for the Boykin Spaniel, recognized by AKC in 1940.

Temperament

Personality traits

Eager to please intelligent energetic alert happy

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