748 — Beyond the Curls: Brains, Beauty and “Dad Jokes” of the Irish Water Spaniel
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Laura Reeves interviews Stacy Duncan about the unique characteristics and history of the Irish Water Spaniel.
Beyond the Curls: Brains, Beauty and "Dad Jokes" of the Irish Water Spaniel [caption id="attachment_16944" align="alignleft" width="300"] Stacy Duncan and one of her Irish Water Spaniels.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves sits down with lifelong dog handler, breeder, and Westminster Best Junior winner Stacy Duncan to celebrate "Love the Breeds Month" with a captivating look at the rare and remarkable Irish Water Spaniel (IWS) . Often described as a curly-haired powerhouse packed with personality, this ancient breed is one of the original eight recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Stacy shares what makes these dogs incredibly unique, from their physical adaptations to their legendary intellect and quirky sense of humor. Key Takeaways from this Episode: A Fearless Heritage Built for Bogs: Originally developed in Ireland to retrieve game from treacherous, shifting peat bogs , the IWS possesses incredible lung capacity and physical resilience. Stacey describes their relentless drive to hunt, detailing how they will fearlessly dive straight through thick blackberry brambles to retrieve a bird. The Practical Purpose Behind the Features: The breed’s unique anatomy is entirely…
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