Irish Water Spaniel
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Wissenswertes
Irish Water Spaniels have a distinctive 'rat tail' — a smooth, hairless tail that is unique among spaniels.
Large, curly-coated water spaniel with distinctive 'rat tail.' Intelligent, energetic, and excellent swimmer.
🏷️ Rasse
Irish Water Spaniel
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, playful
📏 Größe
Large (20-29 kg)
⏳ Lebenserwartung
10-12 years
🎨 Farben
Rich dark liver (brown) with purplish tint
🌍 Herkunft
Ireland, 19th century
🏠 Lebensraum
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Ernährung
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ FCI Gruppe
Group 8
✓ FCI Sektion
Water Dogs
✓ FCI Nummer
124