American Water Spaniel
Also called American Brown Spaniel and AWS
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The American Water Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting waterfowl. They are intelligent, energetic, and eager to please, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 24–44 lb (11–20 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–18 in (38–46 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Wisconsin / Upper Midwest, United States (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Active
Affectionate
Alert
Eager to please
Energetic
Intelligent
Coat colours
Brown, dark chocolate and liver
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 33–44 lb (15–20 kg) | 24–40 lb (11–18 kg) |
| Height | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an American Water Spaniel
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- American Water Spaniel Breed Standard — AWSC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : American Water Spaniel | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- American Water Spaniel - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- American Water Spaniel Breed and Characteristics – Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- American Water Spaniel Facts - Wisdom Panel (opens in a new tab)
- American Water Spaniel Dog Breed Information & Characteristics | BreedScout (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).