Other names: Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel
the Irish Water Dog is a medium-sized dog with an elegant and balanced appearance. Well-developed bones and musculature, this dog has a compact and stocky body.
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Hypoallergenic breed
 Hair type |
Frieze |
|---|---|
 Origin |
Ireland |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Long |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Female | From 20 kg to 27 kg | From 53 cm to 59 cm |
| Male | From 24 kg to 30 kg | From 55 cm to 61 cm |
History of the breed
the Irish Water Dog descends from Persian dogs that arrived in Ireland via the Iberian Peninsula without much certainty. His ancestors had specialized in waterfowl hunting at the start of the 17th century. The Irish Water Dog breed became particularly popular from the second half of the 19th century. The Irish Water Dog Club was founded in 1890. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on December 28, 1954.
Physical features
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
|---|---|
| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
the Irish Water Dog is a dog full of pride, intelligence, vitality and enthusiasm . Loyal and very playful , he is an excellent companion for the whole family . the Irish Water Dog is also and above all a fiery and enduring shooting hunting aid. In addition to hunting for waterfowl , it can also behave like a retriever and shows itself to its advantage in report as well.
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
Intelligent, very attached to his master and hardworking, the Irish Water Dog shows a formidable capacity for learning . It should be educated with a good balance between firmness and softness.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
|---|---|
| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
the Irish Water Dog can adapt to city and apartment life if he is walked enough and frequently, and if he has the opportunity to roam in natural surroundings from time to time. However, he will prefer to live in the countryside or as close as possible to swampy or brushy areas.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
the Irish Water Dog is a strong and solid dog. However, the breed has predispositions to diseases or abnormalities that it is important to watch out for: hip and follicular dysplasia , absence or loss of hair , fall or fragility of the claws in particular.
Hypoallergenic breed
Yes
Litter size
Between 4 and 12 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 12 years
The life expectancy of an Irish Water Dog is, on average, between 10 years and 12 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
|---|---|
| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
|---|---|
| Ease of grooming |
the Irish Water Dog sheds very little hair . Its maintenance is simple ; it mainly consists of combing and brushing it regularly, as well as taking care of its claws and the inside of its ears.
It is recommended to brush and comb the dog 2 times per week using a metal wide tooth comb, a medium comb and a spiked brush. Its ears are to be inspected after exits and its claws to be maintained regularly.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of an Irish Water Dog is between € 500 and € 1000.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of an Irish Water Dog is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
|---|---|
| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
the Irish Water Dog needs long walks every day to get air and get energized. These outings are to be complemented with games and exercises that appeal to both his intelligence and his physical capacities.
Others
| Master character <span class="btnTooltip qTip2" title="- Calm: the master must be gentle and know how to show patience. – Active: the owner must be energetic and dynamic to live in harmony with his dog. – Hyperactive: the owner must be stimulating and very restless to suit the temperament of his dog.”> |
Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
124
FCI Group
Group 8: Retrieving game dogs – Game-raising dogs – Water dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1954
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