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| Breed: |
Irish Water Spaniel |
| Country of Origin: |
England |
| AKC Group: |
Sporting |
| Function: |
Hunting |
| Life Span: |
10-12 years |
| Appearance: |
Large |
| Color: |
Solid brown (leaning to purple) |
| Coat Type: |
Curly |
| Grooming: |
A lot of care in grooming is needed, as the coat can
tend to mat. Skilled trimming of the coat is necessary. The coat is usually good for
allergy sufferers since it has little dandruff. |
| Height: |
20-23 inches |
| Weight: |
45-65 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Ok |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Ok |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Wants to please |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
Loving |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
Prone to hip dysplasia, hypo-thyroidism and eye
entropion. Be sure the parents were checked for thyroid problems. Avoid timid puppies.
They may drool and have ear infections. |
| Recommendations: |
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