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This homepage is about the Irish Water Spaniel breed and you will find pictures,
videos and other things we find enjoyable or entertaining.
The Irish water spaniel is the largest spaniel breed. They have curly, puce liver coat, rat-tail and a top-knot.
The gait has a characteristic peculiar to the breed, that of a rolling motion produced by the barrel-shaped ribcage.
The Irish water spaniel have a dashing eagerness of temperament, immense stamina and loyalty. The breed are very active
and a good family dog but discerning with strangers. They are constantly testing their owners so the Irish water spaniels is not a
typical "first time dog" because the demand of a firm upbringing.
They are very active and appriciate the outdoor life, especially when they can run freely. An Irish water spaniel will suit
for most dog sports and they are a great companion that will follow everywhere whether you go for a walk or swim in a lake.
In old times the IWS was bred to have mental endurance, explosive strength was an unwanted
attribute, especially when you were looking for a dog that could work in all weather conditions
with inexhaustible energy. Because it was a big dog it also sometimes acted as a guard dog.
Life with an Irish water spaniel is never boring because there is no day like the other. An Irish water spaniel has
always something new going on and that's what make the breed so funny to live with!
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