American Water Spaniel
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Country of origin
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United States
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Classification
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FCI: | Group 8 Section 3
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AKC: | Sporting
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CKC: | Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
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UKC: | Gun Dog Breeds
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Breed standards (external links)
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FCI (http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:IIQ29PRpZdQJ:www.fci.be/uploaded_files/301gb99_en.doc+site:www.fci.be+%22301++/+22.+01.+1999+%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8), AKC (http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_water_spaniel/index.cfm), UKC (http://www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/gundogs/americanwaterspaniel.std.shtml)
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The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed little known outside North America.
Appearance
Weighing 25 to 45 pounds (11-20 kg) and standing 15 to 18 inches (36-46 cm) in height, he has a closely curled, dense coat well-suited to resist weather and water. His subdued liver or dark chocolate colouring provides natural camouflage helpful in hunting waterfowl, his primary purpose.
Temperament and characteristics
A competent retriever, he can hunt small game as well. He has the usual friendly, intelligent, and obliging spaniel character.
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