Ask Annabel - American Water Spaniels!

American Water Spaniels are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The American Water Spaniel is active, muscular and hardy."
#2. "The wide nose has large nostrils and is black or brown in color."
#3. "The wide set eyes vary in color from light yellow-brown to brown hazel to dark brown, depending on the coat color."
#4. "The long hanging ears are set at the eye level, covered with curls."
#5. "The legs are medium in length."
#6. "The well feathered tail is thicker at the base, tapering to a point and is medium length, curved in a rocker fashion, and can be carried either slightly below or above the level of the back."
#7. "The double coat ranges from wavy (marcel) to curly and comes in solid liver, brown or dark chocolate. There is sometimes a little white on the chest and toes."
#8. "The American Water Spaniel is intelligent and very trainable."
#9. "It is very eager to learn and very enthusiastic about its work."
#10. "It is used above all for hunting quail, duck, pheasant, grouse, and rabbit."
#11. "It also makes a good guard dog and companion."
#12. "Friendly, energetic, confident, persistent and obedient."
#13. "The American Water Spaniel is a pleasant, willing dog that is highly sensitive, so obedience training should be calm, firm, quiet, and persuasive, rather then demanding or sharp."
#14. "They are easy doing, loving companions that are usually excellent with children."
#15. "They usually get along with non-canine pets."
#16. It loves attention, but can entertain itself."
#17. "Some American Water Spaniels snore."
#18. "It's an enthusiastic swimmer and makes a wonderful hunter in difficult waters, in the woods and over uneven terrain."
#19. "This breed likes to roam."
#20. "Some may drool."
#21. "Height: 15-18 inches (36-46 cm.)"
#22. "Weight: 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg.)"
#23. "American Water Spaniels will do okay in an apartment as long as they get enough exercise. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. Likes to roam in search of quarry."
#24. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."
#25. "Litter Size: Average of 4-6 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanwaterspaniel.htm
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