American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel, (often shortened to AWS), is a rare breed of gun dog of the spaniel type that was developed in the state of Wisconsin in the United States during the 19th century by using other breeds like the Irish and English Water Spaniels.[1] They are medium size dogs.
| American Water Spaniel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other names | American Brown Spaniel, American Brown Water Spaniel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common nicknames | AWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Notes | State dog of Wisconsin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Colour
These dogs come in lots of different shades of brown.[2]
Temper
American Water Spaniels are usually very friendly with people and other dogs,[3] but they need lots of exercise to keep them happy, especially swimming like their name hints at.[1]
State dog
They are the official state dog of Wisconsin.[4]
References
- "American Water Spaniel". AKC. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- "American Water Spaniel". United Kennel Club. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- "American Water Spaniel". dogtime.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- "Historical Essay - American Water Spaniel". Wisconsin Historical Society. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
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