Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel, originated in the 19th century. The variety is hosted by the nurturing search Shiding McCarthy, because he was the source of the variety of strict confidentiality, it is difficult to know exactly what the Irish Water Spaniel lineage. Some believe it could be the Portuguese water dog, or other long-haired breeds like Poodle, etc. with the Irish domestic dog hybrid results. Mainly used in the rivers and lakes and wetlands in the hunt ducks, geese and other waterfowl waterfowl. Swimming ability is very strong, from the deep waters to such a big game like the geese to drag ashore.

【Character】

Irish Water Spaniel is a beautiful, rugged construction of the sporting dogs, very intelligent, happy, obedient, smart, sensitive and playful. A combination of endurance and bold personality, active, enthusiastic temperament. Unique features is the top bun on the long, loose curls, body covered with thick, clear the liver colored Curly, with his smooth face and smooth "rat" tail in sharp contrast. As a companion dog to resolve how to keep a neat and clean curly questions.

【Size】

Height: 51 ~ 58cm

Weight: 20 ~ 30kg

【Head】

Head contour clean, there is no "cheeky" or become very short, was wedge-shaped. Head slightly larger, at the top arched, after occipital bone prominent, only the Ministry of gradual transition. Tone was four square, and slightly longer. Mouth opening and deep lips delicate texture. Nose large and liver color. Teeth strong and tidy, scissors or pliers-like bite, and bite. Facial hair is short and smooth. In addition to the chin beard is growing on the back of a narrow line. Top bun long to fall, loose curls growing down into the middle of the formation of a clear eye, "Monochoria" and the same as the shawl hanging around the top of the ear and post-occipital bone. This is an exaggerated way of trimming the unique characteristics of each species is very annoying. Eyes Medium size, slightly almond shaped with tight eyelids. Eye color is hazel color. Expression keen, alert, intelligent, outspoken and curious. Ears: long, leaf-shaped, location, low, ear stretching forward, you can extend to the tip of the nose, covered with long, curly, can be extended to the next 1 to 2 inches ear.

【Body】

Neck long, arched, strong and muscular, smooth integration into the clean and sloping shoulders. Strong and level back line. Body length of the medium, slightly angular. Chest deep, extending to the chest at the end of the elbow. Good support ribs, and back. Shoulder rib immediately behind the flattened, allowing forelimbs to freedom of movement, followed by a gradual change round. Waist short, wide and muscular, no obvious upper body raised.

【Limbs】

Throughout the pre-footer gave the impression that a very strong, but not heavy. Scapular tilt and clean. Former limb is adequate, muscular, medium length; upper arm full length, to ensure the effective extension. Elbows close to body position. Feet are large, thick and slightly open, and in the middle of the toes are covered with hair.

Higher or slightly higher than the rear shoulder, strong and muscular, section I and II thighs are well developed thighs. Hip width, knees moderately bent, hocks low set and moderately bent. Rear angulation is moderate, balanced front and rear angulation is critical. Hind claws large, thick, slightly open; covered with hair. Tail position low enough to form a circular rear appearance, position, move to the position flush with the back.

The tail is the so-called "rat tail", the roots thick, hidden 2 to 3 inches short volume. And cone-shaped tail, cutting-edge fine. Starting from the root, tail volumes hidden in short smooth hair made him look like had been clipped.

【Coat】

Double coat at work can induce protection is essential. Neck, back, sides, and rear, are hidden in the deep, close and clear curly, the ribs under the hair longer. Forelimb was covered with a wealth of curly or wavy hair. After the legs are covered with a wealth of curly or wavy hair, hair short and smooth. Throat at very short hair, and smooth to form a V-shaped area. All the curly regions clean and clear, there are of sufficient length, and coat smooth the face, throat, tail and hind legs below the hocks in sharp contrast. Fore and hind feet have hair coverage, and between the toes on both the hair. Hair color, pure liver color.