Irish Water Spaniel: Temperament, Exercise, Health
Group: Sporting Dogs.
AKC Ranking: 139
About
Irish Water Spaniel
The very curly-coated
Irish Water Spaniel also has a dense undercoat
to insulate it in cold water.
Bred to be a hunting dog
that enjoys swimming and retrieving, he has
great stamina and a very good nose and is
always ready for a walk or swim. Therefore,
he needs lots of time outdoors in a well-fenced
yard.
He should be well socialized
as a pup and does better around older children
than young children. He is basically quiet.
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He requires a trainer who is a
firm leader as he may refuse commands from some
family members – many do well in families,
but they can be ‘one-person’ dog. Some
are shy and nervous.
They are born clowns with a mind
of their own, but are gentle and fun loving. Starting
obedience training early and keeping it fun are
important.
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Health Issues
Be sure parents were checked for
thyroid problems. This breed drools.
They easily get ear infections, especially after
swimming. Watch for eye problems.
They need a professional groomer
every 6 weeks; however, they don’t shed much
and have little dander so are fairly hypo-allergenic.
Height: 20-23"
Weight: 45-65 lbs.
Life Expectancy: 10-12
years.
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Breed Club: clubs.akc.org/iwsc/
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