American Water Spaniel

The American Water Spaniel, (often shortened to AWS), is a rare breed of gun dog of the spaniel type that was developed in the state of Wisconsin in the United States during the 19th century by using other breeds like the Irish and English Water Spaniels.^[1] They are medium size dogs.

American Water Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Other names	American Brown Spaniel, American Brown Water Spaniel
Common nicknames	AWS
Origin	United States
Traits Height Males 15–18 inches (38–46 cm) Females 15–18 inches (38–46 cm) Weight Males 25–40 lb (11–18 kg) Females 25–40 lb (11–18 kg) Coat Double coated, curly exterior layer Color Shades of brown Litter size 4-6 pups Life span 10–12
Kennel club standards American Kennel Club standard FCI standard
Notes	State dog of Wisconsin
Dog (domestic dog)

Colour

These dogs come in lots of different shades of brown.^[2]

Temper

American Water Spaniels are usually very friendly with people and other dogs,^[3] but they need lots of exercise to keep them happy, especially swimming like their name hints at.^[1]

State dog

They are the official state dog of Wisconsin.^[4]