Irish Water Spaniel
Sporting Group · Hypoallergenic
- Height 56–61 cm 53–58 cm
- Weight 25–32 kg 20–26 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Irish Water Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from Ireland, South of Ireland (Shannon area). Males weigh 25–32 kg and females 20–26 kg. It stands 53–61 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.
The Irish Water Spaniel is a large breed of retrieving dog from Ireland. These dogs are large in size, with a long and wavy coat of fur. They have a lively and energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to retrieve game. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for retrieving and guard work.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- Ireland, South of Ireland (Shannon area)
- Coat
- medium curly · liver (purplish hue)
- Also known as
- Whiptail, Bog Dog, and Rat-tail Spaniel
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- Yes
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Irish Water Spaniel. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from iwsca.org hillspet.com akc.org petmd.com showsightmagazine.com
Irish Water Spaniel FAQ
- How long does a Irish Water Spaniel live?
- The Irish Water Spaniel has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Irish Water Spaniel get?
- Males weigh 25–32 kg and females 20–26 kg. Height ranges from 53–61 cm.
- Is the Irish Water Spaniel hypoallergenic?
- Yes, the Irish Water Spaniel is considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Irish Water Spaniel in?
- The Irish Water Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
More from the Sporting Group
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American Water Spaniel
9
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Barbet
8
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Boykin Spaniel
8
-
Brittany
4
-
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
10
-
Clumber Spaniel
9
-
Cocker Spaniel
9
-
Curly-Coated Retriever
9
Similar in size
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Belgian Sheepdog
5
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Black and Tan Coonhound
7
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Boxer
9
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Chow Chow
10
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Redbone Coonhound
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Barbado da Terceira
8
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