The Spanish Water Dog is an ancient and rustic
multi-purpose dog from the Iberian Peninsula. Primarily used as a herding
dog for a variety of livestock (goats, sheep, cattle, turkeys, pigs), the SWD was also used for hunting and some
work as a fisherman's assistant.
The Spanish Water Dog's coat is single (what some
people call "shedless") and always curly. Coat colors range from solid
black, brown, beige or white to a variety of white patterns with one of
the above colors. The coat is traditionally not brushed and will cord if
allowed.
The SWD has a true herding-dog temperament:
devoted, alert, wary of strangers. It is an excellent companion and does
best in a home that provides it a job. |
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SWD News Briefs:
| December 2007 |
Health Report
PRA
(DNA) testing nears 100 dogs:
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62 "normal" |
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34 "carrier" |
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3 "affected" |
Thyroid testing tops 200 dogs:
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30% hypothyroid rate |
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| July 2007 |
AKC approves the Spanish Water
Dog for participation in Herding tests and trials beginning January 1,
2008. |
| June 2007 |
2nd Annual SWD Jamboree,
June 23-24, Portland, Connecticut
| Super Dog: Orange
Blossom's Admiral |
| Best of Breed: Beloved
Pretty in Pink de Ariosa |
| Best Opposite Sex: Whidbey
de la Marina |
| Best Veteran: Euro de la
Petaca |
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June 2007 |
SWD Club participates in AKC
Educational Mega Match |
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May 2007 |
Spanish Water Dog breed is
recognized by the American Herding Breed Association (www.ahba-herding.org)
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April 2007 |
First herding title awarded to
an SWD
| CH Beloved Pretty In Pink
de Ariosa JHD CGC |
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March 2007 |
SWD Club applies for breed inclusion in AKC Performance Events:
| Herding: tests and trials |
| Hunting: Spaniel tests and
trials |
| Hunting: Retriever tests
and trials |
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December 2006 |
SWD Club announces
club-sponsored participation in the
CHIC DNA
repository. All dogs owned by members are eligible. |
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October 2006 |
SWD Club Health & Wellness
assists OptiGen in identifying prcd-PRA in SWDs.
OptiGen
offers DNA test. OptiGen health registry established with CHIC
(Canine Health Information Center). |
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2006 |
SWD Club Health & Wellness works
with international members to identify hypothyroidism as a health
issue in our breed. |
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June 23-24, 2007
Ames Hollow Farm, Portland, Connecticut
Click here for photos!
2007 Super Dog: Orange
Blossom's Admiral
A very honorable mention to
Nuestra-Espinita de Benamaina for tying in Super Dog points with Tipo!
The trophy was finally awarded to the dog with points in the most events.
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Introduction to Agility with Jeff Abel |
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Herding Clinic with AKC Herding Judge Lynnette
Milleville |
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SAR Demonstration by Shelley Wood |
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Introduction to Tracking with Olesia Kennedy |
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Conformation and Jr. Handling with AKC Conformation
Judge Rita Thatcher |
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Water Workshop with
Deborah Lee Miller-Riley, Canine Water Sports |
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Super Dog Contest benefiting Health & Wellness
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2006 SWD Jamboree!
See photos here!
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