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Offline Schmalzfam

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American Water Spaniel
« on: October 23, 2013, 01:30:06 PM »
Just curious if anyone knows of a breeder locally for American Water Spaniels??
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Re: American Water Spaniel
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2013, 02:02:22 PM »
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.

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Re: American Water Spaniel
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2013, 02:20:06 PM »
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.

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Re: American Water Spaniel
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2013, 09:59:39 AM »
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.
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Re: American Water Spaniel
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2013, 02:22:37 PM »
Thanks guys, I wil pass along the info. I am partial to my labbies ;)

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Re: American Water Spaniel
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2013, 03:20:08 PM »
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.

 


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