Recognized by:	AKC - American Kennel Club, CKC - Canadian Kennel Club, FCI - Federation Cynologique Internationale, KC - The Kennel Club (UK), NAHRA - North American Hunting Retriever Asscociation, United Kennel Club.
Breed organizations:	American Water Spaniel Club, Inc
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Owner input: My wife and I have had three American Water Spaniels. We currently still have two of them. They are smart dogs. They learn very quickly. One of our dogs has both show titles and hunting titles. It is very easy to get a good dog from a number of excellent breeders. But, since there are not that many dogs, you may have to wait. Our dogs are hunting machines. They have hunted everything from quail to geese. We mainly hunt pheasants, grouse and ducks. But we've also used them for rabbits and squirrels to. They tend to bark when on the scent of furred game. With their dual coats they love the snow and cold. Owners in the South have told me their dog's coats are a litter thinner, having adapted to the heat. Our dogs sleep in the bed with us. They are real lap dogs, only 30-40 lbs. They are very loyal to their owners. Good watch dogs, but friendly to visitors when introduced. I think they are the most attractive dogs I've ever seen, especially when the sun shines on their glistening coats as they return with a bird in their mouth to deliver it to you. I would recommend the breed to those people looking for an all-around hunter and companion that won't take up a lot of space or require a lot of training. - Jordan Evans