| American Water
Spaniel
 Just
like the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the American Water Spaniel was
developed in Wisconsin as a cold water duck dog and has been used as
a retriever, flusher and personal family companion. The AWS is
the Midwest's contribution to a versatile hunting spaniel and still
has some regional popularity.
As one of the smaller hunting breeds, the
AWS measures only 15-18 inches in height and weighs between 25 and
45 pounds. However, this breed's small size should not be mistaken
for timidity in the field. The AWS is known as a bundle of raw
energy with superior mental alertness and intelligence. They are
usually some variation of brown and have a curly coat designed to
protect against the elements.
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