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Actually no. They can be pure bred like other dog breeds. However, I can see that a Irish Spaniel and be bred with a Portuguese Water Dog could be called a Irish water spaniel. But that cross-breed looks very different from the real Irish water spaniel!
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What is the temperment of an Irish water spaniel?
Temperament: Irish Water Spaniels are highly intelligent, confident, and devoted. They demand attention and are a "whole family" dog. This is a breed that truly enjoys human contact. They are best suited for families with older considerate children. If properly introduced, they will get along well with other pets. They are generally quiet and bark only when necessary. The Irish Water Spaniel is protective, reserved, and wary with strangers. However, they are not aggressive. This breed displays a joyous exuberance and zest for life.
How much does a Irish water spaniel cost?
an Irish Water Spaniel puppy can cost between £500 and £800 but it can vary depending on the breeder and the puppies family history ie wether there is any champion showdogs in the family.
What are all the dog breeds of spaniels?
American , English and Welsh Cocker spaniel American and Irish water spaniel English Springer spaniel Clumber spaniel Cavalier King Charles spaniel French and German spaniel Sussex spaniel Russian hunting spaniel Brittany Spaniel Large and small musterlander
How many breeds are included in the Sporting dog classification?
The AKC recognizes 28 breeds in the sporting group. They are: American Water Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Brittany Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Pointer Spinone Italiano Sussex Spaniel Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
What breeds are gun dogs?
Gun dogs are ones that retrivee game that has been shot, on land and in water. Gun dog breeds are: Labrador retriever, German shorthair, American water spaniel, Brittany spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Clumber spaniel, cocker spaniel, English setter, Irish setter, English springer spaniel, Gordon setter, and many more. As you can see from this list, most dogs with retrier, spaniel, or setter in their names are gun dogs.
A breed of dog starting with I?
Ibizan Hound, Italian Spinone, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, Italian Greyhound
What was the Irish Water Spaniel first bred for?
A man by the name of Justin McCarthy from Dublin, Ireland is credited for creating the Irish Water Spaniel breed. While he left no breeding records, it is said the breed may be comprised from Poodle and Irish Setter, or the Poodle and the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Poodle and the Portuguese Water Dog, or possibly a combination thereof. In appearance the dog resembles a brown Standard Poodle. The dogs were used as dual-purpose hunting dogs, working both land and water, with a soft mouth, able to retrieve even in frigid waters. In the 1800's the Irish Water Spaniel was popular in the United States as a duck hunting dog. Unfortunately the breed lost popularity when the easier care Labrador Retriever became more popular. The Irish Water Spaniel is now considered a rare breed. The Irish Water Spaniel was recognized by the AKC in 1884.
What is the biggest Spaniel?
The largest breed of spaniel is typically considered to be the English Springer Spaniel. They have a sturdy, medium-sized build and can reach up to 20 inches in height at the shoulder. Although they are larger than other spaniel breeds, such as the Cocker Spaniel, they are still considered a medium-sized breed overall.
Is the American Water Spaniel a rare dog breed?
Yes, the American Water Spaniel is a very rare dog breed.
What is an Irish Water Spaniel?
The Irish Water Spaniel is a dog. It is the one of the oldest and most certainly the largest of the spaniel family. They are built as a hunting companion that is great in water.
What are the features of an Irish water spaniel?
The Irish Terrier breed is territorial, willful, spirited, and exceptionally courageous. They are daredevils who will charge at large quarry with reckless abandon. They are also cheerful, gregarious, and friendly to those they know, while being aloof and cautious of strangers. They make excellent playmates for children in supervised settings, and they are extremely loyal companions.
What is the temperment of an Irish water spaniel?
Temperament: Irish Water Spaniels are highly intelligent, confident, and devoted. They demand attention and are a "whole family" dog. This is a breed that truly enjoys human contact. They are best suited for families with older considerate children. If properly introduced, they will get along well with other pets. They are generally quiet and bark only when necessary. The Irish Water Spaniel is protective, reserved, and wary with strangers. However, they are not aggressive. This breed displays a joyous exuberance and zest for life.
How much does a Irish water spaniel cost?
an Irish Water Spaniel puppy can cost between £500 and £800 but it can vary depending on the breeder and the puppies family history ie wether there is any champion showdogs in the family.
What are all the dog breeds of spaniels?
American , English and Welsh Cocker spaniel American and Irish water spaniel English Springer spaniel Clumber spaniel Cavalier King Charles spaniel French and German spaniel Sussex spaniel Russian hunting spaniel Brittany Spaniel Large and small musterlander
What breed of have webbed feet?
Akita, Brussels Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chinook, Field Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Otterhound, Plott Hound, Portuguese Water Dog, Redbone Coonhound, Spanish Water Dog, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Is there a water border collie?
Border Collies are very good swimmers, but there are dog's that have been bred specifically to work in water, such as the Irish Water Spaniel.
What are the breeds of spaniels?
There are many varieties of spaniels but these are the spaniels recognized by the American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, and United Kennel Club: American Cocker Spaniel American Water Spaniel Blue Picardy Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Brittany Clumber Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Field Spanish French Spaniel Irish Water Spaniel Sussex Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel, and Tibetan Spaniel are also types of spaniels but are in the Toy group and are considered companion dogs rather than hunting breeds.
