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Breed Standards for the
American Water Spaniel |
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General Appearance: |
The
American Water Spaniel packs a lot of ability into a
comparatively small dog. |
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Head: |
Slightly rounded eyes, color harmonizing with coat, Broad
skull, stop moderately defined, Long, wide ears. |
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Tail: |
Curved in a rocker fashion, carried near the level of the
back. |
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Color: |
Solid, liver, brown or dark chocolate |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 30 – 45 lb; female: 25 – 40 lb
Height: 15 – 18” |
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Coat: |
The
coat can range from uniform waves to close curls, with a
dense undercoat. This provides protection against the
weather. |
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Temperament: |
A
lover of water. Skilled in retrieving and hunting. Also a
fun-loving sensitive dog |