American Water Spaniel
Americký vodní španěl
Key facts
| FCI group | 8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 38–46 cm |
| Weight | 11–20 kg |
Recognition features
- Marcel (even-waved) to closely curled liver, brown or dark chocolate coat
- Medium-sized muscular dog, slightly longer than tall
- Smooth forehead without topknot, well-haired ears, tail with moderate feathering
Purpose
An all-round hunting dog developed in the USA to retrieve from skiffs and canoes and to work the ground with ease.
History
According to the standard, the American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog, bred to retrieve from skiffs or canoes and to work ground with relative ease.
Coat
Ranges from marcel (uniform waves) to closely curled, varying across the body; undercoat is important for protection against weather and water. Forehead covered with short smooth hair without topknot; tail hair to the tip with moderate feathering. May be trimmed, ears may be shaved. Colour solid liver, brown or dark chocolate; a little white on toes and chest permissible.
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