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Irish Water Spaniel
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Solid liver brown
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Très élevé
The Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Dog (in Irish: An Spáinnéar Uisce; in English: Irish Water Spaniel) is a dog breed of Irish origin. It is a medium-sized dog with drop ears, long and curly coat over the entire body except the muzzle and throat, and a tail devoid of curly hair at the extremity compared to a "rat tail". This latter characteristic gives it the nicknames of whip tail and rat-tail.
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The coat is a solid liver chestnut color. The Irish Water Spaniel is a hunting dog, generally intended to be a water dog, due to its oily coat well adapted to damp environments. It is generally assumed that the breed developed from Persian dogs that arrived in Ireland via Spain. The presence of the "rat tail", which exists in no other breed of dog in Group 8, may be evidence that the Irish Water Spaniel is a breed descended from an ancestor from Ireland. The existence of water dogs hunting waterfowl is attested in Ireland as early as 1607. The development of the breed through the opening of a studbook began in the mid-19th century; the first breeding club was created in 1890.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for their wellbeing.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
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What human age for a irish water spaniel ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a irish water spaniel ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Irish Water Spaniel
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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