American Water Spaniel Size Compared to a Person
A American Water Spaniel stands 17″ at the shoulder and weighs about 38 lb — that puts it at 27% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #145 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").
How a American Water Spaniel compares
| American Water Spaniel | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 17″ | 64″ | -47″ |
| Weight | 38 lb | 135 lb | -97 lb |
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About the American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel, abbreviated AWS, is a versatile sporting breed and one of only a few breeds developed entirely in the United States. Created in the Fox River and Wolf River valleys of Wisconsin in the mid-19th century, this breed was the go-to hunting companion for Midwestern hunters who needed a dog that could work from boats, retrieve waterfowl, and flush upland game — all in the same outing. The AWS is the state dog of Wisconsin.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the American Water Spaniel.
- Basenji — 17″ / 24 lb (same height)
- Boykin Spaniel — 17″ / 35 lb (same height)
- Puli — 17″ / 30 lb (same height)
- Pyrenean Shepherd — 17″ / 23 lb (same height)
- Bedlington Terrier — 16″ / 20 lb (−1″ vs American Water Spaniel)
- Boston Spaniel — 16″ / 25 lb (−1″ vs American Water Spaniel)
- Field Spaniel — 18″ / 43 lb (+1″ vs American Water Spaniel)
- Icelandic Sheepdog — 18″ / 30 lb (+1″ vs American Water Spaniel)
Frequently asked
- How tall is a American Water Spaniel?
- An adult American Water Spaniel stands about 17 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a American Water Spaniel considered a medium dog?
- Yes — at 17" / 38 lb, the American Water Spaniel falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #145 tallest.
- How does a American Water Spaniel compare to a person?
- At 17" tall, a American Water Spaniel stands about 27% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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