*The Sporting Dog Breeds*

*American Water Spaniel*



*The American Water Spaniel breed, a competent retriever, has a tightly curled coat. It is a strong swimmer, the oil content of its coat giving it a water-proof quality.

*Origin: United States

*Nicknames: AWS
*Description: Eager...thorough...friendly...intelligent...willing to please...very protective of its owner.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include roaming, barking, whining, and irritable snapping. Certain specimens may drool, snore and have a strong coat odor. Fear biting may pose a problem if the dog has had harsh training.

*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...when startled or harshly punished they are prone to snap defensively.

*Typical Female Weight: 25-40 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 30-45 lbs


*Average life span: 10-15 years.

Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance To Strange Dogs




5.Dominance To Familiar People


6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability




                                                                                

*Brittany Spaniel*
*The Brittany Spaniel breed is larger and has longer legs than the water spaniels, with a distinctive coat of white and dark orange primarily bred for bird hunting.

*Origin: France

*Other names: American Brittany...Brittany Pointer...Epagneul Breton

*Description: Strong...vigorous...energetic...highly intelligent...sweet-natured.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include restlessness when not exercised, possible destructiveness, excessive barking when left alone, roaming, stealing food, phobias, fear in cities.

*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...being high-spirited, if not well supervised may accidentally harm a small child.

*Typical Female Weight: 25-40 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 25-45 lbs

*Average life span: 15-12 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability





*Clumber Spaniel*


 *The Clumber Spaniel breed is the heaviest of all the spaniels, looking like a combination of a silky-coated spaniel and a Basset Hound with its long, low body. The Clumber was bred to run through bushes with their big heads and thick, but soft coat.

*Origin: England
*Description: Often stubborn...rather lazy...preferring to sleep instead of move...dignified...excellent tracker...slow worker and sure finder and retriever...a nanny with children

*Behavior: Behavior problems are minimal. Some specimens may steal food and some may snore and drool.

*Compatible with children: Yes.

*Typical Female Weight: 55-70 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 55-85 lbs

*Average life span: 11-14 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity



2.Outdoor Activity



3.Vigor




4.Dominance to Strange Dogs




5.Dominance to Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children





8.Sociability - With Strangers





9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability




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