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The English Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that has been extinct since the first part of the 20th century, with the last specimen seen in the 1930s. It was best known for its use in hunting waterfowl and for being able to dive as well as a duck.
Breed Alternate name(s) Country of origin Image American Water Spaniel: American Brown Spaniel & American Brown Water Spaniel United States: Barbet: French Water Dog France: Cantabrian Water Dog: Perro de agua cantábrico, Perro de lanas & Merlucero Spain: English Water Spaniel † Water Dog & Water Rug England: Irish Water Spaniel: Whiptail ...
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The first official American water spaniel was named Curly Pfeifer, after his breeder, Dr FJ Pfeifer, who was the first to register the breed – with the United Kennel Club in 1920. 20. An older ...
American dog breeds typically fall into one of two categories: those bred by combining known European and English breeds to better suit the American landscape, and those who lived alongside ...
Water spaniel (capitalized in the names of standardized breeds) was originally a term for water dogs generally, and today refer to several different breeds of water dogs that actually are spaniels, such as: American Water Spaniel; English Water Spaniel, extinct; Irish Water Spaniel; Tweed Water Spaniel, extinct
The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed of dog developed in the market hunting days of America's history. Hunters needed a dog that could function on land as well as in the marsh and that could easily fit into a canoe or skiff without taking up much room. An American original, this flushing spaniel also doubles as a competent retriever.
American Water Spaniels, pictured in 1913. Originating in Wisconsin, the American Water Spaniel is the Wisconsin state dog. [1] The breed originated in the areas along the Fox River and its tributary the Wolf River during the early 19th century. Hunters needed a dog that could work on both land and water, a versatile hunter skilled at bringing ...