05/02/2025
🐶 The Irish Water Spaniel — Ireland’s Wildhearted Swimmer 🇮🇪🌊
Curly-coated, web-footed, and full of mischief — the Irish Water Spaniel is one of Ireland’s most unique native breeds. Known for its playful spirit and love of water, this remarkable dog was developed in the 1830s and has been turning heads ever since.
With a coat of tight liver-coloured curls and a smooth rat-like tail, it’s built for the bogs and rivers as much as the hearth. Loyal yet cheeky, intelligent yet independent, this spaniel is often called the “clown of the spaniel family” — and for good reason.
Originally bred as a water retriever, it remains a tireless companion for those who love the outdoors. And with webbed feet, it doesn’t just swim — it glides.
Though not as common today, the Irish Water Spaniel still holds a proud place in the story of Irish dogs — part athlete, part jester, all heart.
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