The Irish Water Spaniel

A close-up black and white drawing of a dog's face with curly fur.

All modern Irish Water Spaniels can trace their ancestry back to a dog named Boatswain. He was bred by a Mr Justin McCarthy from what is now called Albert Road, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland in 1834. This is Boatswain, on the left.

A dog holding a duck in its mouth while standing in grassy field.

Bell Of The Falls

Black curly-coated retriever standing outdoors.

Irish American Boy

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Gundog Training weekend event 12th and 13th September 2026

The Sporting Irish Water Spaniel Club will be having a training weekend with Dorothy Walls-Duffin on Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September 2026.

Location: The Barn, Sandy Lane, Fillongley, CV7 8DD