American Water Spaniel Breed Information & Characteristics

The American Water Spaniel is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the American Water Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Friendly
Obedient
Trainable

American Water Spaniel will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

American Water Spaniels are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the American Water Spaniel is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

United States

spaniel, retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1800s

Sporting (AKC:1940)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Sable

The coat of an American Water Spaniel falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

An American Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

American Water Spaniels are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The American Water Spaniel is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Distichiasis
Lenticular Opacities
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Hip X-Rays
Heart
Eye Examination

American Water Spaniels are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

American Water Spaniel have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The American Water Spaniel needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

American Water Spaniels are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The American Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

American Water Spaniels tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Swim, Walk, Run

American Water Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Water Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American Water Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The American Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, American Water Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) American Water Spaniel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an American Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

American Water Spaniels has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The American Water Spaniel is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

American Water Spaniels are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A American Water Spaniels typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

American Water Spaniels are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

American Water Spaniels are below average dog friendly dogs. American Water Spaniel dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

American Water Spaniels are very friendly around strangers.

American Water Spaniels are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older American Water Spaniel for a mellower experience.

American Water Spaniel dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.