american water abbreviated breed small number breeds originating united_states developed state wisconsin 19th century number breeds including irish english water breed saved set breed club standard work led recognition breed later state dog wisconsin remain rare breed medium sized dog double layered coat comes variety brown related shades versatile hunting dog suitable apartment life work breeders develop breed temperament involved development history developed united_states american water wisconsin state dog breed originated areas tributary early 19th century hunters needed dog work land water versatile hunter skilled bringing variety game hunters wanted hunting dog compact transported small able withstand wisconsin cold water temperatures breeds involved creation american water thought included english water irish water native sussex type field little brown dog created known time american brown weighed pounds thick coat protected cold temperatures water winter hunt greater prairie chicken variety fur bearing animals years numbers breed began reduction duck population valley areas switch hunting means gather food survival recreation additionally following world war new types dogs available wisconsin allowing additional hunting wisconsin set order save breed numbers held fluctuated times went dogs advertised dogs widely country selling male dogs females dogs sales pitch prospective dog owners read american brown american production hunters known type years efforts dog propagated years bred selective stock breeding stability courage intelligence beauty dogs admire trust conditions home circle field outdoor man work breed recognized american water field dog stud book dog named american water registered missouri rush lake wisconsin worked american water club gaining breed recognition prior recognition breed shown ring breed links thought main breed develop differences dog historians suggesting original called found streets south_carolina actually american water transit breed clubs agree account breed state dog wisconsin american water remains rare breed registered estimated dogs existence particular wisconsin minnesota michigan breed ranked popular breed united_states breeds decrease breed ranked dogs classified specifically compete field trials compete hunt tests tests hunting tests sponsored breed club united_states american water set breed enthusiasts supporting classification looking provide field training opportunities owners breed vote held members chose breed appearance limited popularity american water restricted development resulting breed relatively unchanged origins 19th century medium sized dog liver brown chocolate colored coat average height breed inches weight pounds similar features irish water irish breed larger inches weighing pounds coat american water fall different patterns tightly pattern fur falls waves working lines diverged breeds appear dogs breed rare coat coarse outside layer keeps water away protects dog foliage inside layer provides dog warm coat feel gives smell breed standard color eyes color coat yellow skull broad carries long wide ears tail typically docked temperament field english skilled golden versatile regardless type terrain water fastest swimmer high level endurance breed good agility breed receiving championship title members breed enjoy center attention vocal times family dog bond particular individual years breed pack bred allowed live group times breeders working breed tempered dogs suitable hunting family life mind times reaches peak performance owner dedicated teaching dog expected breed takes training especially training offers variety routine training drills members breed issues food mentally slow mature lines breed retain dominant aggressive lines gets children enjoys playing originally bred hunt size suitable apartment living long receive exercise health pack breeding early development led level genetic variation hereditary conditions popular breeds common breed known suffer eye issues including progressive inheritance suspected conditions average age onset year old additional concerns disorders cause hair loss occurs months age affecting neck tail frequency reduced work conducted breed clubs hip seen breed according surveys conducted animals year period lower results sporting breeds coming lowest related coming second highest evidence elbow found breed average life span years
American Water Spaniel