Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel

Key facts about the Irish Water Spaniel

Life expectancy :

5

17

10

12

Temperament :

Affectionate Playful Intelligent Hunter

Size :

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FCI breed nomenclature

FCI Group

Group 8 - Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs

Section

Section 3 : Water Dogs

Physical characteristics of the Irish Water Spaniel

Adult size

Female : Between 20 and 22 in

Male : Between 21 and 23 in

Weight

Female : Between 46 and 55 lb

Male : Between 49 and 57 lb

Coat colour

Type of coat

Eye colour

Brown

Temperament

  • 100%

    Affectionate

  • 100%

    Playful

  • 66%

    Calm

  • 100%

    Intelligent

  • 100%

    Hunter

  • 100%

    Fearful / wary of strangers

  • 66%

    Independent

    Behaviour of the Irish Water Spaniel

    • 66%

      Tolerates solitude

    • 100%

      Easy to train / obedience

    • 66%

      Barking

    • 66%

      Tendency to run away

    • 66%

      Destructive

    • 66%

      Greedy / Gluttony

    • 66%

      Guard dog

    • 66%

      First dog

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      Lifestyle

      • 33%

        Irish Water Spaniel in a flat

      • 100%

        Need for exercise / Sporty

      • 66%

        Travelling / easy to transport

        Compatibility

        • 66%

          Irish Water Spaniel and cats

        • 66%

          Irish Water Spaniel and dogs

        • 100%

          Irish Water Spaniel and children

        • 66%

          Irish Water Spaniel and the elderly

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          Shedding

          Health of the Irish Water Spaniel

          Strong / robust

          Withstand heat

          Withstand cold

          Tendency to put on weight

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