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It is not therefore all that surprising that some of its alternative names include its distinct tail feature, such as “Rat Tail” and “Whip Tail Spaniel”. 

The “Shannon Spaniel” is another name for this dog, this name may refer to an old type of the dog which was found south of the River Shannon in Ireland and is thought to resemble the current breed.

Due to the dog’s love of water and all things wet, as well as suitability to the Irish countryside, it has also earned itself the nickname of the “Bog Dog”. 

Also known as the “Clown of the Spaniel Family”, the Irish Water Spaniel is playful and has slightly unconventional antics that are bound to raise a smile.

Interesting Facts about the Irish Water Spaniel

  1. The Irish Water Spaniel is the tallest spaniel breed 
  2. Irish Water Spaniels have a unique hairless tail that somewhat resembles the tail of a rat
  3. Webbed feet enable the Irish Water Spaniel to swim better in water
  4. While this dog was a very popular hunting dog, particularly in the United states in the 19th century, its popularity declined and is not a very rare dog breed.
  5. The coat of the Irish Water Spaniel is considered to be hypoallergenic 

Irish Water Spaniel Breed Characteristics

How tall is an Irish Water Spaniel?

Generally, male and female Irish Water Spaniels are about 51-59 cm (20-24 inches) tall.

When it comes to going out for a walk or playing games they can get very excited. They are relatively relaxed in the home once they have had adequate physical activity during the day. Other spaniels, such as the Welsh Springer Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel tend not to follow commands as well. 

Patience and positive reinforcement are very important throughout the training of an Irish Water Spaniel.

Depending on the bloodline, Irish Water Spaniel price may increase to about US$2500 or even more in some cases. 

Irish Water Spaniel in Need and Rescue

From time to time circumstances arise whereby an Irish Water Spaniel will need to be rehomed. Potential new owners should be willing to spend upwards of US$1500 for a puppy from a reputable breeder.

Its enthusiastic and eager to please nature, keen swimming abilities and weather-proof coat made it very well accomplished at these tasks. 

What other names does an Irish Water Spaniel have?

In terms of appearance, the Irish Water Spaniel, or sometimes even just the Irish Spaniel, is certainly striking.

It is probably easier to gain this initial experience with another dog breed before moving on to an Irish Water Spaniel. 

The coat of this breed needs considerable amounts of maintenance to stay in good shape and this can be quite a commitment in terms of time and money. 

This dog is best suited to someone who lives a very active and outdoorsy lifestyle and very often people tend to underestimate just how much exercise and input these dogs need. 

Can Irish Water Spaniels be left alone?

Irish Water Spaniels are sensitive dogs and do not respond well to being left alone for a long period of time as it triggers anxiety separation.

Today’s Irish Water Spaniels were developed in Ireland in the 1800s.

Irish Water Spaniels don't really look like Spaniels at all. Once you sign on, you’ll receive an AOL Terms of Service agreement notification window prompting you to confirm your new payment method.

irlands vatten spaniel

Excessive barking only tends to occur when they do not receive enough mental or physical exercise. The Irish Water Spaniel size stands out in terms of the spaniel dogs. This breed usually only barks when it is alerting its owner to something. By 1875, it was one of the top dog breeds in the United States. These breeds were developed over time for different purposes including hunting wolves (Irish Wolfhound), herding livestock, acting as a shepherd dog, killing vermin and versatile farm animals such as the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or the fearless badger hunter, the Glen of Imaal Terrier

Information about Irish dogs breeds can be found here:

In total Ireland has three gun dog breeds, the Red and White Setter Irish Setter and the Irish Water Spaniel.

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The first 8 months of puppyhood see the greatest spurt in growth, after which the paces slowly slightly. 

When a dog is about 18 months, it has reached full maturity with regards to its mental capacity, sexual maturity is reached earlier at around 9 months

What dogs are similar to the Irish Water Spaniel?

There are some obvious similarities between poodles and Irish Water Spaniels.

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The length and duration of the walks can steadily increase as the puppy grows. 

Very strenuous activities that put pressure on the joints should be b as this can damage the developing bones. 

Irish Water Spaniels Training

Irish Water Spaniels are known for the eager to please attitude.

The rest of the face is also free of hair and is covered in a short brownish fur that does not need to be trimmed. 

Irish Water Spaniel Top Knot

On the top of the Irish Water Spaniel’s head lies a curly mass of hair in the form of a top knot. If you used a credit card for age verification and noticed the charge hasn’t been removed after a few days, please contact your bank or credit card company.

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What is an Irish Water Spaniel?

An Irish Water Spaniel is a breed of gun dog that was originally developed in Ireland.

Irish Water Spaniels are very good with children and are very loving with their family members.

Irish Water Spaniel's may not do well with other pets. This is even more valid if the animal has had a difficult upbringing.

Most of the Irish Water Spaniel rescues and adoptions work on a donation based fund, which helps cover the costs of rehousing an animal. 

The History of the Irish Water Spaniel

There is reason to believe that the Irish Water Spaniel is an old breed of dog, exactly how old is difficult to say as similar breed descriptions have been recorded over the course of history.

Irish Water Spaniel coat care involves brushing it 2-3 times a week, ideally with a natural hair brush to help bring out the shine and remove dead hair and debris from the coat.