American Water Spaniel

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:28

Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:06

A M E R I C A N W A T E R S P A N I E L ~ H I G H L I G H T S

	Breed Name American Water Spaniel
	Rank (out of 136 breeds) 059
	Personality Snapshot Very trainable and eager, enjoys working. Intelligent. Friendly, energetic and confident. An easy-going, loving companion. Heavy-handed training methods are unnecessary with this willing spaniel. Socialize well at an early age to avoid timidity and potential dog-aggressiveness as an adult. Loves attention, but can entertain himself.

Breed Name	American Water Spaniel
Rank (out of 136 breeds)	059
Points (out of 100)	60
Dog Group Type	Sporting
Dominance	Moderate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)	Average
Affection	Moderate
Good with Kids (Source 1)	Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)	Excellent
Friendly with Other Dogs	Not Good
Friendly with Family Pets	Good
Friendly with Strangers	Not Good
Dog Bite Free Rating	Excellent
Bark Over Bite Rating	Poor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)	7 out of 10
Watch Dog Ability	Great
Guard Dog Ability	Good
Size	Medium
Exercise Requirements	Moderate
Jog Companion Ability	Excellent
Level of Shedding	Low
Level of Trimming	None
Overall Level of Grooming Required	Moderate
Life Span	12 to 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a American Water Spaniel into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 12 to 15 years of age as American Water Spaniel pups can live between 12 to 15 years of age.

My Life as an American Water Spaniel
Very trainable and eager, enjoys working. Intelligent. Friendly, energetic and confident. An easy-going, loving companion. Heavy-handed training methods are unnecessary with this willing spaniel. Socialize well at an early age to avoid timidity and potential dog-aggressiveness as an adult. Loves attention, but can entertain himself.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.

American Water Spaniel Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the American Water Spaniel

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Where to buy a American Water Spaniel : A Directory and Review
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