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Name	Irish Water Spaniel	English Water Spaniel	American Water Spaniel
Origins	Ireland	United Kingdom	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	English Water Dog	American Brown Spaniel American Brown Water Spaniel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel weight comparison:	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel height comparison:	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	15-18 inches (36-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	16.5 inches (41 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	Unavailable	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Frequent: The American Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel intelligence:	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: English Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel trainability comparison.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Energetic Alert Intelligent Trainable	Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Obedient Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: American Water Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: English Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Water Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The English Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The English Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the English Water Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the American Water Spaniel breed.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	English Water Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Water Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	English Water Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Water Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	English Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The American Water Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The English Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The American Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Water Spaniel, English Water Spaniel and American Water Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of English Water Spaniel: 12 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of American Water Spaniel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel energy level comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Water Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel coat comparison:	Dense Curly Tight	Curly Waterproof	Curly
Colors What are the original Irish Water Spaniel, English Water Spaniel and American Water Spaniel color?	Brown	Reddish Dark Brown	Brown Liver Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	English Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	American Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Water Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Water Spaniel or English Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes American Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Water Spaniel and English Water Spaniel and American Water Spaniel have?	4-12 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Irish Water Spaniel vs English Water Spaniel vs American Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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