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| Breed: Irish Water Spaniel | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | Ireland |
| Type of coat | Dense, tight ringlets on neck, body and top part of tail; longer, curling hair on legs and topknot; face, rear of tail, and back of legs below hocks smooth. |
| Grooming | Weekly grooming with a steel comb is necessary to maintain his curly coat mat free. Pay special attention to behind the ears. Some stripping of unwanted hairs is necessary, as is trimming around the feet. |
| Average height | 20 - 23 inches |
| Average weight | 45 - 65 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Medium - Low |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | Regular daily exercise is a necessity and he should also be given the opportunity to swim as much as possible. Needs firm handling from an early age. |
| Compatibility with children | Will tolerate children if no rough housing occurs. |
| Character | Responsive, playful, inquisitive. |
| Ideal home environment | Home with a fenced yard. |
| Ideal owner | May not be an ideal first-time buyer's dog as he needs strong leadership from early on. |
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