American Water Spaniel Cross Breeds

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American water spaniel cross breeds. The american water spaniel was the first breed developed in the united states as an all around hunter that could retrieve from boats. It is described as similar to a collie or to a cross between a poodle and a springer spaniel with curly fur and typically in a white and liver tan. In 1985 they were named as the official state dog of wisconsin. The american water spaniel often abbreviated to aws is a breed of spaniel which originated in the united states it was developed in the state of wisconsin during the 19th century from a number of other breeds including the irish and english water spaniels the breed was saved by dr.
Share the breed was named the state dog of wisconsin in 1986. Primarily though we are an organization devoted to advancing the interests of the american water spaniel and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. Read on to learn a bit about the histories of each of. One of the largest and oldest of the spaniel breeds he has a naturally water repellent coat along with intelligence endurance and eager attitude.
They are still a rare breed. They are great fetchers and will happily play for hours chasing a ball or stick. The american water spaniel is usually good with children and is sturdy enough to handle a fair amount of rough play. The english water spaniel is a breed of dog that has been extinct since the first part of the 20th century with the last specimen seen in the 1930s.
American water spaniel information including pictures training behavior and care of american water spaniels and dog breed mixes. It is believed that there are currently no more than 3 000 american water spaniels worldwide. Pfeifer who set up the breed club and standard and whose work led to recognition for the breed by. Pfeifer formed a breed club and the american kennel club officially recognized the american water spaniel in 1940.
As the akc parent club of the breed we have a large number of goals and responsibilities.