Wisconsin State Dog - American Water Spaniel

In 1985, the American Water Spaniel became the state dog of Wisconsin.  The breed developed in the Great Lakes Area during the mid 1800's.  The American Water Spaniel was the first breed developed in the United States as an all around hunter that could retrieve from a boat.  It most likely developed from the blended breedings of Irish Water Spaniel, Curly-Coated Retriever, and the Old English Water Spaniel.