Dog Breeds :: American Water Spaniel

Owning
The American Water Spaniel has a friendly, eager to please attitude that can fit in well with many families. The American Water Spaniel is a great retriever and can handle any type of game. Besides being an excellent swimmer, the American Water Spaniel is an efficient watch dog.

Temperament
Demeanor indicates intelligence, eagerness to please and friendly. Great energy and eagerness for the hunt yet controllable in the field.

Did you know?
The American Water Spaniel was the first breed developed in the United States as an all-around hunter that could retrieve from boats. The American Water Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940.

AKC Recommends
The American Kennel Club recommends that anyone interested in a breed should take the time to thoroughly learn about that breed, talk to responsible and knowledgeable breeders and seek out the resources of the AKC national club formed by individuals devoted to preserving and protecting their breed for future generations. The AKC offers links to the official national Club of this breed on each breed's information page on AKC's web site.