Irish
Water Spaniels also need a lot of activity — at least an hour a day of strenuous exercise, plus a short training session.
A bright, quick learner, the Irish
Water Spaniel also has a stubborn streak and thinks he knows best, so training requires lots of positive rewards in the form of treats or games, plus an occasional firm hand when he seems to be taking advantage of the situation.
Not exact matches
The Irish
Water Spaniel can be a wonderful family dog but
also needs a job to do, even if it is as simple as bringing in the morning newspaper.
Also more sensitive than some sporting breeds, the American
Water Spaniel has a high desire to please and gets easily crushed by harsh words or rough treatment.
The rare Irish
Water Spaniel is also known as the Shannon Spaniel, and is one of the largest and oldest of the spaniel
Spaniel is
also known as the Shannon
Spaniel, and is one of the largest and oldest of the spaniel
Spaniel, and is one of the largest and oldest of the
spaniel spaniel breeds.
English saddle is one of two American Kennel Club approved adult styles for poodles that can
also be worn by poodle mixes and breeds with thick curly hair such as the Irish
water spaniel.
American
Water Spaniels have long, dangling ears that are
also covered in ample curly or wavy hair.
The breed,
also known as a Yellow Retriever, was developed in the Scottish Highlands from a cross of wavy - coated retrievers, Tweed
Water Spaniels (now extinct) and the Irish Setter.
Keeping training sessions light and fun is
also helpful, as
Water Spaniels will enjoy any activity he thinks is a game.
By this time, several similar
water spaniels called Ireland home, most notably the Southern Irish
Spaniel,
also called McCarthy's
Spaniel.
The Irish
water spaniel is a great family pet, and
also is the best choice if you're looking for a hunting dog.
Retailers should
also be sure to address the issue with owners of breeds with hanging ears, especially those with a lot of hair, such as Cocker
Spaniels, Poodles, Goldens, Goldendoodles and similar, or dogs that are that are likely to swim, like Labradors and Portuguese
Water Dogs.