Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaEnglish Water Spaniel at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1800 (likely)
- Family
- Poodle
- Type
- Water dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- Not recorded
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Extinct
The name. Named for England and its water work; spaniel from Old French espaignol, "Spanish (dog)".
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Same family: Poodle
Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, Lagotto Romagnolo, Löwchen
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The English Water Spaniel appears 1500 to 1800 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the English Water Spaniel is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
