Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel is the largest of the spaniels . The head is broad with a long , square, deep muzzle , and a graceful shutdown. The big nose is dark liver . The teeth meet in a scissor or . The little brown eyes are almond shaped . The long ears are set low , hanging close to the head and covered with loose curls . The chest is deep but narrow. The front legs are straight. The hindquarters are as high or slightly higher than the shoulders. Webbed feet are spread around , covered with hair . The tail is set low and carried level with back. The coat is long, loose tresses on the body and shorter hair on the face and tail . The topcoat has a curly thick undercoat that the isolated dog cold water. It is a bun of curls on his head.
temperament
The Irish Water Spaniel is intelligent, affectionate and passionate . Confident , enthusiastic and ready to satisfy the desire . Clever and able to learn a lot. A dog loving family. With sufficient physical and mental exercise and owners who seem to convince a natural , firm , confident and consistent leadership on the dog owner to be docile and gentle it . Can do well with other pets when properly implemented . Can be reserved with strangers . If properly socialized as a puppy and better with children who know how to pack small to be leaders. The Irish Water Spaniel is a quiet dog, barking only when necessary to prevent the family, so a good watchdog ; some may act as a watchdog. Hard both in the ring of obedience and hunting , this breed lives to do for a job. An excellent swimmer, it has considerable stamina and drive , and a very good nose. If this race feels its owners are soft or passive, he can be stubborn , playful, anxious, nervous , suspicious, and / or even become too anxious, thinking he should start his own rules because it does not feel its owners voluntary enough to keep the stable and secure package. It may order members of the family who established leadership over them , do not refuse . Requires an owner who understands human communication dogs right . This breed may drool and slobber .
Height, weight
Height: 20-23 inches ( 51-58 cm)
Weight: 45-65 pounds ( 20-30 kg)
Health problems
Prone to infections hip dysplasia , hypothyroidism, entropion eyes and ears .
Housing conditions
Because it needs a lot of exercise each day and love nature, it does best in the suburbs or country. This breed does best with at least a medium sized yard .
exercise
These are hunting dogs with a huge endurance. They need a long day , brisk walking, jogging or running. While on the way to ensure that the dog heel beside or behind the person driving , never in front , as instinct tells a dog leading the way, and that the leader must be the man . In addition , they will be very appreciate recovery and swimming.
Life expectancy
About 10 to 12 years.
grooming
The coat needs to be trimmed regularly . Carpet It must be combed and easily once a week . Is often good for people with allergies, because they have relatively less dander than other breeds . These dogs provide little or no hair .
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