Playful, Hardworking, Brave
Standing 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing 55 to 65 pounds, the Irish Water Spaniel straddles the line between “medium” and “large” dogs on our scale of size. Among its distinguishing characteristics are a crisply curled, liver-colored, waterproof coat; a tapered “rat …
Energy
100%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Curly coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food — consistent quality at a fair price…
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers — nothing else comes close…
beds
Best cooling bed — essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm cl…
health
Best DNA test overall — unmatched health screening depth…
training
Best GPS collar for active owners — 3-month battery is class-leading…
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray — supports skin microbiome health between ba…
Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily — fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 8 — Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Section
Waterhonden
Status
recognized