Irish Water Spaniel
A tall, curly-coated Irish water dog with a clownish streak, great stamina and a reserved attitude to strangers.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 53–59 cm · Tewe 51–56 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 25–30 kg · Tewe 20–26 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–13 jaar
- Oefening
- 90–120 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Krulhaar, medium
- Kleure
- Lewer
- Geteel vir
- Apporteer, Waterwerk, Opjaag van wild
- Land van oorsprong
- Ierland
- FCI
- Groep 8, nr. 124 · Apporteerders, opjaag- en waterhonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Jagdrif | 3/5 – Matig |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- love water and long outdoor days
- want a low-shedding, curly-coated dog
- enjoy a dog with a sense of humour
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want a dog that greets every stranger warmly
- have little time for exercise and grooming
- are a first-time owner
Versorging
Temperament
Playful, clever and loyal, with a clownish sense of fun. It tends to be wary of strangers and can be stubborn.
Oefening
Needs one and a half to two hours of exercise a day. Swimming, retrieving, field work and agility suit it well.
Versorging
Comb the curly coat a few times a week to prevent mats and trim it every couple of months. It sheds little.
Opleiding
Intelligent and learns quickly, but gets bored with repetition. Keep training fun, varied and consistent.
Gesondheid
Hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, some eye conditions and drug sensitivities are reported in the breed. Ask the breeder for hip and elbow scores, eye results and thyroid tests.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Oogondersoek
- Skildklier
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Irish Water Spaniel took its modern form in Ireland in the 19th century, bred for retrieving wildfowl from cold water and marsh. It is the tallest of the spaniels and is easy to recognise by its liver curls, topknot and smooth, tapering tail.
It is lively, funny and devoted to its own family, but often reserved with strangers. It needs a lot of exercise and mental work and is happiest with water nearby. The coat does not shed much but needs regular care to stay free of mats. It is a rare breed and suits experienced, active owners best.
Het jy geweet?
The Irish Water Spaniel is the tallest of the spaniel breeds and is known for its bare, rat-like tail.