Irish Water Spaniel
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Dato Curioso
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.
🏷️ Raza
Irish Water Spaniel
💭 Temperamento
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, playful
📏 Tamaño
Large (20-29 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
10-12 years
🎨 Colores
Rich dark liver (brown) with purplish tint
🌍 Origen
Ireland, 19th century
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Dieta
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ Grupo FCI
Group 8
✓ Sección FCI
Water Dogs
✓ Número FCI
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