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Last Updated:
5/5/2024 11:48 PM

 

 
Irish Water Spaniel
This curly-coated clown likes to go for the gusto in everything he does.
Height: 21 to 24 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 65 pounds (males average 60 pounds, females average 52 pounds)
Coat: crisp and curly
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
Whether he's splashing after ducks or showing off in the agility ring, the Irish Water Spaniel does everything with a sense of fun. Created in Ireland as a water retriever, he's rare these days, but makes an excellent companion for active and experienced dog owners--especially if they live near a body of water.
Irish Water Spaniel profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
Energy level
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners