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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and RescueSolitaire Homes For Sale Texas NY Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue NetHome Emporium Hardwood Flooring Chesapeake Retriever Rescue Of Wisconsin IncHomes For Sale In Joinville Brazil Clumber Spaniel Club of America Breed Rescue Clumber Spaniel Club Rescue and Rehoming Scheme (UK) Cocker Spaniel Rescue British Columbia English Cocker Spaniel Club Rescue English Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada Rescue Cocker Spaniel Club of the UK Rescue Annie's Rescued Friends - Carolinas Curly Coated Retriever Club (UK) Curly-Coated Club of America Pointers from Oz - Michigan Pointer Rescue Org (PRO) - NATIONAL Illinois Bird Dog Rescue

Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue English Setter Club of Canada Rescue The English Setter Rescue Association (UK) English Springer Rescue America, Inc. English Springer Rescue Association of Canada English Springer Spaniel Rescue - San Francisco. Rocky Mountain ESRA - Rocky Mountain Region of CO, UT, NE, WY South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel Rescue Field Spaniel Rescue (UK) Field Spaniel Club breed rescue (USA) Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America Rescue Independent Flatcoated Retriever Rehoming (UK) German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America Rescue GSP Care of Ohio Rescue, Inc. Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue - Serving Maryland, North Virginia, Delware, and Pennsylavia Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue - Midwest Chapter Serving Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Michigan German Shorthair Pointer Rescue of Wisconsin German Short-Haired Pointer Rescue (South West UK) Southern California GSP Rescue

German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America Rescue East Coast German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue, Inc The German Wirehiared Pointer Club Rescue UK Dallas Ft. Worth Metro Golden Retriever Rescue Golden Retrievers In Need (G.R.I.N.) - Southern Ohio The Golden Retriever Club Rescue of Great Britain Golden Retriever Club of Scotland Welfare Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever - SE Wisconsin Golden Retriever Rescue Organizations in Canada (Every Golden Retriever rescue link thinkable is here, sorted by state/prov) Gordon Setter Club Rescue Badgerland Gordon Setter Club - Wisconsin and Michigan's UP North Country Gordon Setter Club of Minnesota, Inc United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support (UK) Irish Setter Breeders Club Rescue Scheme (UK) Irish Setter Club of America Irish Setter Club of Scotland The Irish Red Setter Charitable Trust (UK)

Irish Red & White Setter Club of Great Britain Irish Red and White Setter Association Rescue (US) The Labrador Club Inc Rescue Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. Labrador Education and Rescue Network (LEARN) - Ill. and Wis. Labrador Lifeline Trust (UK) Labrador Retriever Rescue Caithness and Scotland Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England The Labrador trust (UK) Long Island Labrador Retriever Rescue Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. - Chicago Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association - Washington (Seattle Area) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK Rescue Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada Rescue Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (US) Portuguese Pointer Club of America Rescue Vizsla Club of America Vizsla Club of Central New England Southern California Vizsla Rescue

The Hungarian Vizsla Club Welfare UK Weimaraner Club of America Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas, Inc. Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America Rescue Friends With Four Paws - Oklahoma Irish Retriever Rescue UK North East All Retriever Rescue The American Water Spaniel is a rare hunting dog, with an estimated three thousand in existence and very few puppies born every year. It is also one of the few breeds of hunting dogs developed in the United States. Since the 1800s, these sporty hunting dogs have been used to retrieve all types of game, but they are most well known for their use in harvesting waterfowl in the Great Lakes Region. These lively hunting dogs have a historic popularity in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and neighboring states. These bird dogs are meticulous and methodical hunters. They typically work a field by sweeping from side to side at a steady pace. The American Water Spaniel is also very good at following a scent and has a great nose.

A well-trained  hunting dog of this dog breed can work close to its handler or within gun range. American Water Spaniels are skilled swimmers and can harvest game from a boat if needed. These hunting dogs usually have no problem showing willingness to enter the water, although some can be cautious when doing so. Able to hunt various types of game in addition to waterfowl, this is a very versatile breed of bird dog. American Water Spaniels have a pretty good reputation for being trainable and obedient, but they can sometimes be stubborn or willful. Anyone who trains one of these hunting dogs should be sure to create and enforce a clear set of rules for the gun dog and consistently enforce them, as you should for any hunting dog breed. Discipline, however, should be dealt with carefully. Harsher treatment can cause your hunting dog to become stubborn or even fearful. The American Water Spaniel should be handled gently and given rewards for doing things right rather than punishment for doing things wrong.

The American Water Spaniel has a curly, dense, and water-resistant coat, which is one of the attributes that enable them to retrieve game from water so well. This thick coat also protects their skin from water foliage. These hunting dogs are considered to be medium-sized. Males and females both tend to be between 15-18 inches tall and between 25-45 pounds in weight. These coat coloring consists of different shades of brown (liver, brown, or chocolate). They have long, floppy ears covered in curly fur, which makes for a very cute canine. Like most sporting or hunting dog breeds, these bird dogs are very active. They need exercise every day. If they are sedentary for too long, they can develop bad habits to release pent-up energy, such as all-day barking or habitual chewing. The American Water Spaniel is also prone to excessive digging and jumping, but these behaviors can be handled through training. American Water Spaniels love being the center of attention and need companionship, so it is important that they are not left alone too often.

They sometimes become one-person bird dogs but will usually be friendly with all members of a household. The American Water Spaniel is considered to be a relatively healthy gun dog with an average lifespan of 10-13 years. There are very few outstanding genetic risks associated with this hunting dog breed. However, it is always possible that an animal will become one of the minority who get sick, no matter how healthy their  hunting dog breed tends to be. The American Water Spaniel Club recommends that potential breeding dogs be screened for hip dysplasia, eye disorders, and cardiac abnormalities. These are the most common geneticrelated health issues encountered by these hunting dogs. Other less common diseases include canine epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and diabetes. Anyone considering buying an American Water Spaniel or any other bird dog should inquire about the animal’s health history and genetic tests. Advertise your American Water Spaniel kennel. Your hunting dog ad will be displayed here.