Irish Water Spaniel
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| FCI Standard No. 124 | ||
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Irish water spaniel |
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Male: 53-59 cm (21-23 inches ) |
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Not fixed |
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The Irish Water Spaniel is an FCI recognized Irish breed of dog ( FCI Group 8, Section 3, Standard No. 124 ).
Origin and history
This breed probably dates back to the time of the French Revolution and is descended from the standard poodle and the Irish setter . Systematic breeding began in 1834 , and in 1862 he was presented at a dog show in Birmingham and officially recognized by the British Kennel Club .
description
This stocky dog, up to 59 cm tall, with curly, chestnut-brown fur is well suited for hunting and has a lot of energy. He has dense, firm, curly, but not woolly ringlets. Its coat is naturally greasy and has a very rich, dark brown-red liver color. The ears are very long, lobed and covered with long, twisted locks of hair. What sets him apart from other water dogs is the fact that he has no beard on his face. Another typical feature is the so-called rat tail - the rat tail, which still has curly hair at the base, but appears smooth and almost naked towards the end.
use
Irish Water Spaniels are used as a hunting dog , among other things for water hunting; can also be used as a guard dog . They are also kept as family dogs. In addition to their daily exercise, the Irish Water Spaniel also needs enough activity for their mind. He is very eager to learn and willing to learn and how the retriever to retrieve appropriate. He has a soft mouth, which means that he retrieves carefully and does not bite. He usually reacts very cautiously to strangers. It takes time and patience to get used to small animals.
The necessary hair care for dogs of this breed consists of combing and brushing thoroughly once a week and shearing about every 8–10 weeks.
Web links
Breed standard No. 124 of the FCI: Irish Water Spaniel (PDF)