ORIGINUSA.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID ORIGINAL STANDARD01.05.1990.UTILIZATIONWater Dog.CLASSIFICATION FCIGroup 8 Retrievers-Flushing Dogs-Water DogsSection 3 Water DogsWith working trial.GENERAL APPEARANCEThe American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog, bred to retrieve from skiff or canoes and work ground with relative ease. The American Water Spaniel is an active muscular dog, medium in size with a marcel to curly coat. Emphasis is placed on proper size and a symmetrical relationship of parts, texture of coat and color.SIZE/PROPORTION/SUBSTANCESize15 to 18 inche