water spaniel

American  

noun

1. either of two breeds of spaniels, used for retrieving waterfowl.

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water spaniel British  

noun

1. either of two large curly-coated breeds of spaniel (the Irish and the American), which are used for hunting waterfowl See also Irish water spaniel

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Etymology

Origin of water spaniel

First recorded in 1560–70

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water spaniel

The first litter of golden retrievers was born in 1868 to a Tweed water spaniel, a breed now extinct, and yellow wavy-coated retriever.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023

The Irish water spaniel, wire fox terrier, Labrador, and basset hound also sport mugs that are scientifically proven to pull at our heartstrings.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2022

The Irish water spaniel, looking a bit nervous, has been sent away by the judge!

From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2020

The Irish water spaniel Gloi Donn All or Nothing at Stanegate, also known as Luther, for the actor Idris Elba, wins best gundog.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 23, 2019

According to Captain Brown he was "originally derived from a cross between the Spanish pointer and the large water spaniel and was justly celebrated for his fine scent."

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

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