Irish Water Spaniel
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Irish Water Spaniel
💭 Tempérament
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, playful
📏 Taille
Large (20-29 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
10-12 years
🎨 Couleurs
Rich dark liver (brown) with purplish tint
🌍 Origine
Ireland, 19th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Alimentation
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ Groupe FCI
Group 8
✓ Section FCI
Water Dogs
✓ Numéro FCI
124