Irish Water Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
Irish Water Spaniel Dogs are Playful, Hardworking, and Brave dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 150. These dogs are the tallest of all spaniel’s also are the Michel Phelps of the dog world. Also, these dogs are hardworking and friendly. Irish Water Spaniel Dogs are Purebred and allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 24).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Clownish, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Alert, Quick, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier . Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- It’s One of the Oldest Spaniel Breeds
2- They Were Bred to Be Hunting Dogs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Irish Water Spaniel Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Liver
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 30 - 34in (76 - 86cm)
Length: 33 - 38in (84 - 97cm) -
TAIL
The tail is set on low, giving a rounded appearance to the hindquarters
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WEIGHT
Male: 25 - 30 kg
Female: 20 - 26 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Cocker spaniel
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1884
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ORIGIN
Ireland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly with owner. The Irish water spaniel is an alert and inquisitive dog. He can often be reserved with strangers. However, aggressive behavior
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
