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Sporting Group — Origin: United States
American Water Spaniel
A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being eager and happy.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 11–20 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
Strength
8
Stamina
10
Trainability
10
Friendliness
7
At a mid-life age of 12 years, this breed is roughly
69 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Balanced dry kibble with lean protein
- Two meals a day portioned to activity level
- Fish oil supplement for coat health
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Does best with a yard or frequent walks; comfortable in suburban homes with space to move.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a determined streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~140 min/day
Field note
Hailing from United States, the American Water Spaniel has been recognized as part of the Sporting group for generations of purposeful breeding.