American Water Spaniel
Medium dog breeds
Origin: | America |
Size Type: | Medium dog breeds |
Height: | 15-18 inches (38-46 cm) |
Weight: | 14-20 kg |
Form of ear: | - |
Form of a tail: | - |
Life span: | 10-12 years |
Japanese Site: | American Water Spaniel |
Overview
And when , or where American Water Spaniel or was created from any dog , that accurate records are not left at all . Indeed, in his , such as a small little Irish Water Spaniel , its appearance from southern ancestor dog north or ancestor dogs, Tweed Water Spaniel it is the old type , or Irish Water Spaniel it looks like you are doing. It is thought that recovery and dog hair , English Water Spaniel is a dog also the ancestor also have some influence wound . You may have to to be a breed made by American Indians who lived in the Great Lakes region , a theory some reliable . What the origin even would be , the American Water Spaniel , it becomes breeds certified for the first time in the U.S. Midwest , as companion dogs in hunting , dogs more than this has been excellence enough not were . It is covered with fur waterproof high , it is possible to hunt among the bushes rough , even among the water even on land , you can not Tobitata birds of all kinds , this small dog sharp sense of smell , or recovery I was able to . There seemed often to find the exact point fall nothing birds bird hunter was shoot down at a time , just as you would not remain collected one bird . Before its acceptance to AKC in 1940 , this breed was bred only in order to improve the ability of primarily as a hunting dog . It also is certified in AKC, being bred as guard dogs and show dogs are rare , if the main activity had become a hunting ground still . Currently , only two breed only Sporting group that was made in America , even though it is one dog breed among them , American Water Spaniel much among the breeds that have been certified to the AKC it is the present conditions is not widely known . By the way , American Water Spaniel , has become the state dog of Wisconsin .
Characteristics
American Water Spaniel is a breed in a relatively petite figure , such as jammed tightly are a variety of ability . As well as being strong long enough to carry a big goose even in addition , muzzle , has a robust limbs able progressed steadily in the land even in water . Body length slightly longer than body height , hardiness , which was muscular and sturdy figure is characteristic. In addition , it can be said in a style that is very balanced , walk while Fumishime the earth also and this dog unique . Carl from fine-grained to wave no unevenness , fur is divided into a wide range of type , I'm fly undercoat is dense also cover hair of any type. You can by a combination of this dual structure , to protect themselves from such thorns vegetation and water , cold weather and harsh . Around the ear is covered with the hair , so that hair is not Ika extends to the ear canal , Let me take care frequently .
Temperament
Anatolian Shepherd is a strong breed of loyalty that knows how the mission that devoted to their families and their owners, to guard them, but because it also possess surface which is laid back, with a look that was tense and nervous in any way There is no such thing and are wary a hit. However, suspicion is strong strangers, there is a strong tendency to be territorial. Children will also opts along well, but because they are not very playful, it might be a little partner Yakubusoku for children. Because good at capacity as a guard dog, there is a tendency to bark and well aware of the suspicious sign something.
Color
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How to Care & How to Train
There is a need to incorporate daily exercise such as running full blast or the Anatolian Shepherd, or allowed to walk longer, so good even for a short time. In addition, in areas of temperate climate and cool climate, it is also possible to keep outdoors. The care of the hair, it is sufficient to the extent that by brushing on a regular basis every week, I'll remove the unwanted hair.
Exercise
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Disease to be careful
Opacity of the lens, hip dysplasia
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Patella luxation, progressive retinal atrophy
Inspection want to
Hip joint inspection, ophthalmic examination