The American Water Spaniel is a rare spaniel breed that originated from Wisconsin in the United States, where it serves as the state’s dog today. It was bred as a hunting dog that could work on both land and water. The numbers of the breed started to decrease as a result of the diminishing duck population, and because of a switch in hunting. The American Water Spaniel is recognized by its curly liver, brown, or chocolate covered coat; it is a medium sized dog with similar features to those of the Irish Water Spaniel. They are known to enjoy being the center of attention, have a stubborn temperament, and are slow to mature from puppyhood.
American Water Spaniels have a withers height between 15”-18” (38-46 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-45 lb (11-20 kg). The American Water Spaniel has an overall body length of roughly 21”-24” (53-61 cm), standing height between 20”-24” (51-61 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
The American Water Spaniel is a rare spaniel breed that originated from Wisconsin in the United States, where it serves as the state’s dog today. It was bred as a hunting dog that could work on both land and water. The numbers of the breed started to decrease as a result of the diminishing duck population, and because of a switch in hunting. The American Water Spaniel is recognized by its curly liver, brown, or chocolate covered coat; it is a medium sized dog with similar features to those of the Irish Water Spaniel. They are known to enjoy being the center of attention, have a stubborn temperament, and are slow to mature from puppyhood.
American Water Spaniels have a withers height between 15”-18” (38-46 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-45 lb (11-20 kg). The American Water Spaniel has an overall body length of roughly 21”-24” (53-61 cm), standing height between 20”-24” (51-61 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
