Description
American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is one of only a few breeds developed in the United States with a history that is cloaked in mystery. Sometimes said to have been on the first ships to discover North America or to have been developed by Native American's before the white man learned of its great abilities; the truth can never be known.
The breed is not as popular today as it was back in the early part of the 20th century but it is holding its own. The popularity that lead to its recognition by the United Kennel Club in 1920 and subsequent recognition by the Field Dog Stud Book in 1938 and the AKC in 1940 probably will never be seen again. Today there are generally less than 200 dogs registered with the AKC each year; down from nearly twice that many just about twenty years ago. The cause of the decline is unknown but the AWS community is determined to keep the breed alive and well.
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