The curly liver locks and distinctive topknot of the Irish Water Spaniel have won the breed admirers on both sides of the pond, not the least of whom is author and long-time breeder and fancier Marion Hopkins. This multi-talented gundog is obedient and biddable, regarded as a superb family companion and an enduring and proficient field worker. A well-bred Irish Water Spaniel is a hardy, resilient retriever that enjoys athletic activities with his owner-on land and water. Blessed with a real Irish sense of humor, the canine clown endears himself to all those who win a place in his inner circle. Written by the breed authority in the US, with wit, wisdom and no small heaping of common sense, this Special Rare-Breed Edition offers everything an Irish Water Spaniel owner needs to know about selection of a puppy, everyday care and training, safety, health and much more. The author details the breed's history in its homeland of Ireland as well as in England and the United States. The text is illustrated by beautiful color photographs by Irish Water Spaniel breeder and professional photographer Tara Darling, making this new guide a very special addition to the breed literature indeed. The author shares her many years of experience in her insightful chapter about the breed's character, told in special stories and photographs. A health chapter by world-famous veterinarian and author Dr. Lowell Ackerman presents excellent up-to-date information about vaccinations, parasite control, spaying/neutering and much more. ISBN: 1-59378-330-2 Author: Marion Hopkins Price: 24.95 Format: Hardcover, 158 pages Category: Kennel Club Books - Sporting

Author: Marion Hopkins

Format: Hardcover, 158 pages

ISBN: 1-593783-30-2