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The Spanish Water Dog Club, Inc. is an AKC-based, non-profit club incorporated in Pennsylvania, USA. Our membership is comprised of both US citizens and SWD fanciers abroad. Our aim is to work within the proven framework of the American Kennel Club and with national breed clubs of other countries for the long-term benefit of our breed.

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.

 

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

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
bulletSuper Dog: Orange Blossom's Admiral
bulletBest of Breed: Beloved Pretty in Pink de Ariosa
bulletBest Opposite Sex: Whidbey de la Marina
bulletBest Veteran: Euro de la Petaca
June 2007 SWD Club participates in AKC Educational Mega Match
May 2007 Spanish Water Dog breed is recognized by the American Herding Breed Association (www.ahba-herding.org)
April 2007 First herding title awarded to an SWD
bulletCH Beloved Pretty In Pink de Ariosa JHD CGC
March 2007 SWD Club applies for breed inclusion in AKC Performance Events:
bulletHerding: tests and trials
bulletHunting: Spaniel tests and trials
bulletHunting: Retriever tests and trials

December 2006

SWD Club announces club-sponsored participation in the CHIC DNA repository. All dogs owned by members are eligible.

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).

2006 SWD Club Health & Wellness works with international members to identify hypothyroidism as a health issue in our breed.

2007 SWD Jamboree!

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

Best Male. First Place in Herding.   "Diego" (Adagio de Ariosa), owned by Elana & Raj Patel.

2006 SWD Jamboree! See photos here!

 

 

 

 

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