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CATALOG OF BREEDS | GUNDOGS

Smoother
Irish Water Spaniel hair on face

HEIGHT 20–23in (51–58cm)
WEIGHT 44–66lb (20–30kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years

This tireless dog is an ideal companion for hikers. Its dark Broad, level back
liver coat is virtually waterproof, and the breed’s enthusiasm for
plunging into ice-cold water earned it the nickname of “Bogdog.”
Although gentle and faithful, it is
slow to mature and can be
Nose matches
headstrong, so needs thorough coat color
training when young. Smooth hair
on throat forms
V-shaped patch
Coat forms
Naturally oily, dense ringlets
dense coat

Smooth tail
except at base
Puce-liver
Large, round feet
well covered
with hair

Portuguese Water Dog

HEIGHT 17–22in (43–57cm) White Brown and white
WEIGHT 35–55lb (16–25kg) Brown Black and brown dogs may
LIFE SPAN 10–14 years Black and white have white markings.

Although classified as a gundog, the Portugese Water Dog
was used to retrieve fishermen’s nets as often as hunters’ Curved tail with
game. The breed’s adaptability springs from a lively plume at tip
mind and desire to please, but if not kept busy it can
be destructive. There are two coat types: long and
wavy or short and curly.

Round eyes
set well apart
Hindquarters
clipped for work
and showing

Black
Round
feet WAVY-
COATED

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