American Water Spaniel

 

They are medium-sized dogs with a double layered coat that comes in several colors of brown. They are also a versatile hunting dog, ideal to live in a home, since they create a race with a uniform disposition by breeders. The Boykin Spaniel may have participated in the creation of the AWS.

The American Water Spaniel is a spaniel species which originated in the United States, and it is commonly abbreviated in AWS. It was evolved by many different breeds, notably the Irish and English water spanish, during the nineteenth century in the state of Wisconsin. Dr. Fred J. Pfeifer, establisher of the breed club and standard, preserved the breed and the effort led to the United Kennel Club and, later, American Kennel Club accreditation for the breed. They remain an uncommon race, although the state dog of Wisconsin.

history

The American Water Spaniel is a state dog from Wisconsin. The breed was founded around the beginning of the 19th century in places near the Fox River and its affiliate to the Wolf River. Hunters required a dog who could work in a range of games both in terms of land and water, and a flexible hunter. Hunters sought to carry a hunting dog in a tiny ship that could resist the freezing temperatures of Wisconsin's lakeThe breeds involved in the formation of the Spanial American Water are said to have included the Spaniel English Water, the Spaniel Irish Water, the Curly Coated Retriever, the indigenous Indian Dogs, the Poodle and perhaps the Spaniel Sussex or other kind of fields.

This little brown dog was then known as the American Brown Spaniel, weighing around 40 pounds (18 kg). The coat was thick, curly and protected against the harsh winter and water temperatures. It was employed to hunt aquatic oats, cassock, grass chicken in the grassland and many creatures carrying fur.Due both to a drop in the duck population in these valley areas and to a transition in hunting – the number of breeds decreased throughout the years, both because of the way to collect food for survival and for leisure. Furthermore, new sorts of dogs, such setters, pointers and other spaniels became accessible in Wisconsin following World War II.

Wolf River Kennels was founded by Dr. Fred J. Pfeifer from New London, Wisconsin, to conserve the race. There were fluctuations in the number of people that held the kennel but sometimes 132 dogs.He marketed the dogs around the country for 25 dollars, and the dogs for 20 dollars. Pfeifer distributed a part of the sales pitch to prospective dog buyers, "The American Brown Spaniel is an American manufacture uniquely. For years, Hunters have recognized this kind and this dog was perpetuated by their efforts.... For years only selected inventory, gameness, stability, boldness, intelligence and beauty have been produced. They're dogs to admire and trust in the home or the outdoor man under any situations."

The race was acknowledged in 1920 as American Water Spaniel by Pfeifer's work and in 1938, the United Kennel Club (UKC) approved the Field Dog Stud Book. The first American Water Spaniel to register with the UKC was Dr. Pfeifer's own dog, called 'Curly Pfeifer.' The American Water Spaniel Club, which won the American Kennel Club (AKC) breed certification in 1940, collaborated with John Scofield of Missouri and Thomas Brogdan of Rush Lake, Wisconsin. The breed was not previously displayed in the show ring before it was recognized by the AKC.

The breed has connections with the Spaniel Boykin, and is considered to be the primary breed in which the Boykin developed. The difference between Boykin and AWS is insignificant for many dog historians who claim that an American Water Spainman who had been misplaced in transportation was the first boykin, known as "Dumpy," discovered in Spartanburg, Southern Carolina. But this account does not support the breed clubs for the Boykin.

In 1985 the breed was designated Wisconsin's state dog. The Spaniel is an unusual race of American Water. In 1998 just 233 puppies were registered with the AKC, with around 3,000 dogs predominantly of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan throughout the Midwestin United States. In 2010, the race rated 143rd most popular among the 167 races in the United States. This is a reduction from the 125th place in the breed in 2000.The dogs are neither classed as retrievers nor as spaniels and cannot thus compete in AKC field tests but can compete in hunt-tests for AKC, the breed-club AWSC in the USA (spaniel and retrievers). In 1993 the United States Water Spaniel Field Association was established by race fans who supported the categorization of AKC Spaniels in order to offer the owners of the race field training possibilities. They decided to keep the race unclassified in a vote held by the AWSC members in 1999. 

caracters

Appearance

 The low popularity of the American Water Spaniel hindered evolution, which made the breed essentially unaltered from its beginning in the 19th century. They are medium in stature and have a curly, brown or chocolate coat. The usual height of the ground on the ground is between 25–45 pounds (11–20 kg) and 15–18 inches (38–46 cm). Similar to the Irish Water Spaniel, the Irish breed is 21–24 centimeters (53–61 cm) wider and 55–65 pounds (25–29 kg). Two distinct patterns might occur on the American Water Spaniel coat,The fur falls into the waves, either firmly curled or in the marcel pattern. Working and showing lines did not differ from other Spaniel races, and the two seem the same with this race's showdogs being unusual.

The coat has a rough external covering that protects the dog from leaves like briers and keeps the water away. The inner layer is insulating for the warming of the dog. The coat produces the "doggy scent" of an oily flavor. The breed standard stipulates that eye color should match and never be yellow with the coat colour. The skull is large and long and wide. Normally the tail is not docked.

Temperament

The AWS is less enthusiastic in the field than the Spaniel of Spring English, but as competent as Labrador or Golden Retriever is at retrieving. It is flexible, irrespective of the kind of terrain and not the quickest swimmer in the water, but has a good standing level. The race is ideal for agility and flyball also, with a title in 1993 for first of the race. 

Race members love the focus, and may sometimes be very loud. He is a family dog and is typically connected with a certain person. The breed was 'grown up' for several years, where they could live in a group. Since then, breeders have been involved in raising even temperament dogs ideal for hunting and for family life.

The AWS sometimes has its own thinking and achieve high performance with the owner who teaches the dog exactly what is anticipated of himself. It notably thrives at training, which gives a diversity of exercises instead of a regular one. However, race members may have problems with the possession of food. You might be obstinate, and from puppyhood cognitively sluggish to grow. Some race lines still have dominating and aggressive characteristics; the AWS is not only good for youngsters but also likes playing together with them. Even though they were developed to hunt, they are ideal as long as they get enough activity because of their size.