iDog Breed Number: CB133
Original: Ireland
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; They’re athletic, all-weather dogs who crave exercise, especially swimming
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal, Hypoallergenic
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 55.9-61 cm (male), 53.3-58.4 cm (female)
Weight: 24.9-30.8 kg (male), 20.4-26.3 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-13 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Irish Water Spaniel
from AKC
Other Name: Whiptail;Shannon Spaniel;Rat Tail Spaniel;Bog Dog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystinuria | SLC3A1 SLC7A9 | OMIA: | |
| Muscular dystrophy | DMD COL6A1 SGCD | OMIA: | |
| Digital hyperkeratosis | |||
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Follicular dysplasias | have an increased incidence | ||
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)