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•   Irish Water Spaniel Breed Standard The Irish Water Spaniel presents a picture of a smart, upstanding strongly built sporting dog. Great intelligence is combined with rugged endurance and a bold, dashing eagerness of temperament. Distinguishing characteristics are a topknot of long, loose curls, a body covered with a dense, crisply curled liver colored coat, contrasted by a smooth face and a smooth "rat" tail. •   Irish Water Spaniel Dog - Breed Information The exact country of origin for the breed is not clear, but the country from which the most recent foundation stock came is Ireland. Some research indicates that common ancestors include the Poodle, Barbet and Portuguese Water Dog. Recent history has the breed taking its present form in the 1830's. Its development is credited to Justin McCarthy and his "Boatswain" dog. •   Irish Water Spaniel Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Irish Water Spaniels. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Irish Water Spaniel The Irish Water Spaniel originates from Ireland, a cross between the Irish Setter and the Poodle. It is a hunting dog that is among the best when it comes to working in or around water.