American Water Spaniel

[Schmalzfam]

Just curious if anyone knows of a breeder locally for American Water Spaniels??
Thank you

[Happy Gilmore]

I don't but there are only a very small handful in the US that are performance breedings. I think the just the second AWS of all time just hit 1000 points in the HRC.

[Blackjaw]

If you have seen one that you thought was a good worker in the field, do your best to find out where the owner got that one from. I have seen a few at hunt tests and have yet to be impressed by one in terms of working ability.

[Happy Gilmore]

If you have seen one that you thought was a good worker in the field, do your best to find out where the owner got that one from. I have seen a few at hunt tests and have yet to be impressed by one in terms of working ability.

I've never seen a very motivated AWS in person. I put them in the same category as flat coats and Irish Water Spaniels. You find ONE "maybe" TWO that do the work effectively.

[Schmalzfam]

Thanks guys, I wil pass along the info. I am partial to my labbies

[AspenBud]

Just like why most pointing dog owners stick to one of maybe five breeds in this country there is a reason people stick to labs, English cockers, springers, and chessies predominantly.

If size is the issue  and if the dog is going to be both a water dog and upland dog I would look for a line of performance labs in the 50lbs range.