Research topic: American water spaniel

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American water spaniel

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
American water spaniel breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in the American Midwest. It stands about 17 in. (43.2 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 40 lb (13.6-18.1 kg). Its dense and closely curled coat ranges in color from solid liver to dark chocolate. A sturdy, muscular dog, the American water spaniel is a versatile scent hunter, flushing, or springing, game birds rather than pointing them. It is a strong swimmer and retrieves both on land and water. It is also used for hunting rabbits and other small animals. See dog . Author not available, AMERICAN... Read more
spaniel
...to flush game. Spaniels originated in...include the cocker spaniel, a round-headed...Welsh springer spaniels; the American water spaniel, a curly-coated...dog; the Irish water spaniel, a water retriever; the... Read more
sporting dog
...pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels. Pointers stand with nose and body...killed game to the hunter. Land spaniels spring, or flush, game, i.e., they...bird from its cover into flight. Water spaniels and many retrievers are especially equipped, as with a water-repellent coat and ... Read more

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