The AI companion for your canine companion.
Appearance: Muscular, midsize gundogs with a distinctive dense, waterproof, tightly curled or wavy brown coat. Feet are thickly padded with webbed toes. Body is sized appropriately for boat work.
Traits & Characteristics: Upbeat, outdoorsy athletes who love hunting and swimming. Happy, eager, and charming, though aloof with strangers and somewhat stubborn. Combine traits of spaniels and retrievers. Need activity to prevent boredom.
Origins: Native to the lake country of the upper Midwest (Great Lakes region).
Medium
Female: 25 lbs
Male: 45 lbs
10-14 years
Understanding your dog's natural traits helps create the perfect match for your lifestyle and family.
How well this breed fits into family life
Patience and gentleness around kids
Openness to meeting new people
Gets along well with other dogs
Daily exercise and activity needs
Enjoys games and interactive play
Ease of training and learning commands
Mental stimulation requirements
How vocal this breed tends to be
Natural guarding and watchdog instincts
Regular grooming and maintenance required
Amount of hair this breed typically sheds
💡 Note: Individual dogs may vary from breed characteristics. These ratings represent general breed tendencies based on typical traits.