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	Irish Water Spaniel Information and Pictures, Irish Water Spaniels
		The largest of the spaniels, the Irish Water Spaniel is a solid brown (leaning to purple), crisp-textured and curly-coated.
		The Irish Water Spaniel gained a reputation in England and Ireland for daring retrieves in frigid water.
		Now considered a rare breed, the Irish Water Spaniel is classified as a retriever by the AKC, allowing him to participate in AKC field sports.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /irishwaterspaniel.htm (619 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Known as the "clown" of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel is the largest and one of the oldest breeds of spaniels.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is a stout and coby dog Native to Ireland.
		Irish Water Spaniels share a common lineage with the Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, and Barbet, but whether they are antecedents, descendants, or mixtures of these other breeds is a matter of some speculation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_Water_Spaniel (503 words)

	SPANIELS: IRISH WATER SPANIEL (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Irish Water Spaniel as we know it today, goes back to the time when spaniels were already being referred to in writing as either land or water spaniels.
		The Irish Water Spaniel with a height at the back of over 50cms (20") is one of the largest kinds of spaniel and does not look at all like a member of the spaniel family.
		Its love of water, its keen nose, its inherent vitality and the strong yet elegant body with long liver coloured curls constitute the most important elements in a description of this spaniel.
	www.jagdspaniel.de /irishwa1.htm (136 words)

	OzPets - Breeds - Irish Water Spaniel
		The Irish Water Spaniel was developed in Ireland from two different strains which were existence prior to the 1850's - The Southern Country Water Spaniel and the Northern Country Water Spaniel both were distinct types in size and colour.
		The Irish Water Spaniel was quickly received by both Irish and English sportsmen for its boldness and daring retrieves and its extreme hardiness in the cold North Sea waters and its superb disposition.
		Irish Water Spaniels, like Poodles, do not shed loose hair and are recommended for people who may suffer from allergies associated with dog hair.
	www.ozpets.com.au /dogs/review/irishwaterspaniel.shtml (694 words)

	American Kennel Club - Irish Water Spaniel
		Distinguishing characteristics are a topknot of long, loose curls, a body covered with a dense, crisply curled liver colored coat, contrasted by a smooth face and a smooth "rat" tail.
		Strongly built and well boned, the Irish Water Spaniel is a dog of medium length, slightly rectangular in appearance.
		The Irish Water Spaniel moves with a smooth, free, ground covering action that, when viewed from the side, exhibits balanced reach and drive.
	www.akc.org /breeds/irish_water_spaniel/index.cfm (929 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel at Kaynine Online
		The Irish Water Spaniel is acknowledged to be a very old breed, but as is the case with so many Irish dogs and horses, it is impossible to separate fact from fairytale, and so the exact date of his origin cannot be established.
		The Irish Water Spaniel was developed in Ireland from two different strains which were in existence prior to the 1850's - The Southern Country Water Spaniel and the Northern County Water Spaniel.
		The Irish Water Spaniel was quickly received by both Irish and English sportsmen for its boldness and daring retrieves and its extreme hardiness in the cold North Sea waters and its superior disposition.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_irish_water_spaniel.htm (660 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel Stamps From Around the World
		The Irish Water Spaniel does not have a lot of stamps, but the ones that it does have are most impressive and attractive.
		Eire (in the Irish Language, translated as Ireland)is the name given in Article 4 of the 1937 Irish Constitution to the 26-county Irish state that was created under the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty and which has been known between 1922 and and 1937 as the Irish Free State.
		Trench O'Rorke, the founder of the Irish Water Spaniel Association, for its existence in this country, and, thanks to his efforts, its prowess as a gundog is annually demonstrated at the association's field trials.".
	www.animalstamps.com /irishwater.htm (2379 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel Association
		The belief in the Irish Water Spaniel as a working dog of sound construction, good health and temperament is still the guiding force of the club we fondly refer to as, ‘The Association’.
		Spaniels and regional types of water dogs and spaniels were known for centuries in the British Islands.
		The earliest record of an Irish Water Spaniel, as we know the breed today, is of a dog named Boatswain who was born in Dublin in 1834 and owned by Justin McCarthy of Dublin.
	www.iwsauk.com /Pages/History.htm (397 words)

	What to feed an Irish Water Spaniel
		The Irish Water Spaniel developed on the north coast of Ireland as a water fowl retriever.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is very territorial and protective of children given to its capable care, and yet it has a tendency to be a runner.
		For the Irish Water Spaniel I recommend commercial foods high in their carbohydrates, with a blend of poultry, fresh water fish, potato, oats, and wheat.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/IrishWaterSpaniel.html (1402 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel Photo And Picture Contest (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Irish Water Spaniels in the late 1100s were known as Shannon Spaniels, Rat-Tail Spaniels or Whip-Tail Spaniels.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is often called the clown of the spaniel family, possibly due to the peak of curly hair between the eyes.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is happy in the country or the city and is always ready to play.
	www.astralenterprise.com /irishwaterspaniel.htm (123 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel IWS, Whiptail dogs breeders profiles information uk
		The Irish Water Spaniel is a member of the Gundog group.
		The tallest of all the Spaniels, IWSs are well-balanced dogs and the only breed of spaniel not to have a customarily docked tail, which gives rise to another favourite nickname - “Whiptail”.
		Although Persian manuscripts dating 4000 BC indicate the presence of Water Dogs, pinpointing the ancestry of the Irish Water Spaniel is quite difficult.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Irish_Water_Spaniel.htm (1230 words)

	The Irish Kennel Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Irish Water Spaniel can be easily adapted to suit most forms of shooting he will hunt, often point and retrieve readily from heavy cover.
		Generally it is thought that Water Spaniels evolved from dogs that originated in Persia and came to Ireland via Spain.
		The first Irish reference to " water dogs that pursue water fowl" dates from 1600, so we know that dogs with waterproof coats were used in Ireland even before the advent of the fowling piece.
	www.ikc.ie /iws.html (701 words)

	American Water Spaniel Field Association Article: Identifying Shelter Dogs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Both the American Water Spaniel and the Irish Water Spaniel have long tails, but the patterning of fur on the tail is often slightly different.
		Irish Water Spaniels typically have a clump of dense curls at the base of the tail, with the rest of the tail very smooth and "whip-like".
		The American Water Spaniel's tail varies from having a well-feathered plume to being somewhat ratty, but the American Water Spaniel generally does not have the dramatic switch from a curly clump at the base to completely smooth hair the rest of the way down.
	www.awsfa.org /confusingbrowndogs.htm (826 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel
		Originally bred as a water-bird retriever, the Irish Water Spaniel is thought to be a descendant of two different breeds of Irish Water Spaniels, one from Southern Ireland and the other from Northern Ireland.
		Although the Irish Water Spaniel's fun-loving personality has led to him being known as the "clown of the spaniel family", he can be very protective of his owner and property.
		The Irish Water Spaniel's coat is a dark liver colour.
	www.canadogs.com /BreedIWaterSpaniel.htm (282 words)

	AnimalForum.com breed profile: Irish Water Spaniel
		The Irish Water Spaniel is known as the clown of the spaniel family and is also the tallest of the spaniels.
		The Water Spaniel's coat needs to be brushed with a slicker brush followed by a metal comb daily, and at the absolute least three times a week.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is cheerful, obedient and intelligent.
	www.animalforum.com /dbreed/spirishwater.htm (605 words)

	Irish water spaniel on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		IRISH WATER SPANIEL [Irish water spaniel] breed of large sporting dog developed in Ireland in the 19th cent.
		The tapering, smooth-coated tail and the topknot of long, loose curls that hang from a peak between the eyes are characteristic of the breed.
		A natural water dog with great endurance, the Irish water spaniel is often used to retrieve ducks.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/i/irishwat.asp (475 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Irish Water Spaniel - Gundogs
		It dates to the early 1800s, with its likely ancestors possibly including the Curly-Coated Retriever, Portuguese Water Spaniels, Poodles, and/or the Irish Setter; on the other hand, some historians claim that this dog is one of the ancestors of the Poodle.
		It was used as a water fowl retriever, and being a tireless and strong swimmer, it could easily handle the retrieval of large geese from the water.
		The Irish Water Spaniel is a gundog bred for work in all types of shooting and particularly suited for wild-fowling.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br356.html (881 words)

	Irish Water Spaniel - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
		The Irish Water Spaniel is alert, inquisitive and gentle with those he knows, as well as protective of his family and home.
		If you are considering the adoption of a Irish Water Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder.
		The Irish Water Spaniel's tight double coat does shed slightly and should be thoroughly combed weekly or bi-weekly to keep the coat free of mats and promote healthy skin.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /spanielirish.htm (783 words)

	Irish water spaniel -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The earliest spaniels apparently originated in Spain, hence the name, but most of the modern breeds were developed in Britain.
		The Japanese spaniel is a compact, dainty-looking dog with large, dark eyes, a short muzzle, and a heavily plumed tail that curls...
		As vapor, water is also present in the air, where it often condenses into clouds.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9311831 (547 words)

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