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Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel Dynamics (based on 18 dogs)   Energy   sleepy energetic     Intelligence   silly genius     Friendliness   aggressive affectionate     Playfulness   not playful very playful     Disposition   anxious calm

Irish Water Spaniel Breed Description Known as the "clown" of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel is the largest and one of the oldest breeds of spaniels. It is also one of the rarest. This is an active breed that is usually found in a real working retriever environment. They are intelligent, quick to learn, alert, and inquisitive. They sometimes display humorous antics while working, earning them their "clownish" reputation. With proper socialization they can be gentle dogs with family and children, but are often shy around strangers. Irish Water Spaniels require regular exercise and need an experienced trainer, however, when looked after properly make extremely loving and loyal pets. They require access to water to swim, an activity they specialize in. Irish Water Spaniels make extremely good pets, as they are good with children and usually with other pets. They also make good guard dogs if they have been trained to do so, and will protect its family at all costs. They are not, however, an agressive dog, infact quite the opposite. [Much more on this breed can be learned at the wonderful Wikipedia.]

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Some Irish Water Spaniel purebreds on Dogster

Elliot

Erin

Maggie

Flutie

Judy (in memory of)

Kelsey