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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 with only around 500 dogs left in the
UK
Appearance
The Irish Water Spaniel resembles a stocky
Poodle. The
coat consists of dense curls, sheds very little, and is a solid liver color.
Their coat is also unusual in that it is comprised of hair, not fur (hence the
tendency not to shed). This characteristic means that people usually allergic to
dogs might have less of an allergic reaction to Irish Water Spaniels (see
hypoallergenic), and also means that the dogs must have regular haircuts, as
humans. The dogs are strongly built, and a bit taller and more squarish than
other spaniels. There is a curly topknot upon the head and the face is smooth.
The most distinguishing characteristic of these dogs is their long "rat-like"
tails, which are a striking contrast to their otherwise curly coats. Dogs range
in height from 22 to 24 inches (56-61 cm), and weigh 55 to 65 pounds (25-30 kg).
As their name would imply these dogs love water and to this end they have
evolved slightly webbed feet to aid this.
Temperament
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 lots
of exercise and need an experienced trainer, and therefore are probably not the
best choice for a casual dog owner. They also require access to water to swim,
an activity they specialise in.
History
Although the current breed stock are
Irish, the
ultimate origin of the breed is unknown. It is possible that more than one
ancient breed of spaniel has gone into its makeup. Irish Water Spaniels share a
common lineage with the
Poodle,
Portuguese Water Dog, and
Barbet,
but whether they are antecedents, descendants, or mixtures of these other breeds
is a matter of some speculation. What is clear is that the breed has ancient
roots. The modern breed as we know it was developed in
Ireland in
the 1830s.