Spaniel: Irish Water
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General information
- Apparently the only survivor of the Water Spaniels of Ireland. Dates back to the 1800s.
- Bred to retrieve from water.
- Really an outdoor dog and lives best with active owners who like a lot of walking and exploring.
- Still a first-rate gundog.
- Loyal, attentive and gentle in disposition.
Disease predisposition
- Entropion
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- Hip dysplasia .
Colors, markings and patterns
- Rich dark liver with purplish tint or bloom peculiar to the breed and sometimes referred to as puce-liver.
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