Irish Water Spaniel
The tallest of all spaniels, this large, versatile sporting dog is distinguished by its crisp, curly purplish-brown waterproof coat, distinctive smooth tapered 'rat tail', and characteristic topknot. Bred for retrieving waterfowl from cold Irish waters, combining intelligence with a playful, alert nature.
Overview
The tallest of all spaniels, this large, versatile sporting dog is distinguished by its crisp, curly purplish-brown waterproof coat, distinctive smooth tapered 'rat tail', and characteristic topknot. Bred for retrieving waterfowl from cold Irish waters, combining intelligence with a playful, alert nature.
History & Origins
Ancient Irish breed with modern development in the 1830s primarily by Justin McCarthy. Bred for retrieving waterfowl from cold Irish waters, mentioned in Irish literature as early as 1600s and recognized by AKC in 1884
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