Is it Safe for a American Water Spaniel to Sniff Another American Water Spaniel's Poop? Needless to say, many american water spaniel owners may not be particularly fond of discussing the subject of their american water spaniel sniffing another american water spaniel's poop, but concerns over health often force the topic into the open. Sure, it's not the most pleasant aspect of american water spaniel ownership, but it happens to involve every american water spaniel owner, whether they admit it in public or not! In the original 101 Dalmatians movie, Pongo has 72 spots, Perdita has 68 and each of the puppies has 32. Real dalmations have unique numbers and patterns of spots, almost like a human beigns fingerprint. Many people think that the kerry blue terrier is the national dog of Ireland. Actually, the Irish government never has given this designation to any breed. Michael Collins, one of Irelands most famous patriots, introduced legislation to elevate the Kerry Blue, or the Irish Blue Terrier as they were then called, to the national dog of Ireland. After his murder, the interest in the initiative was lost. While merely sniffing another american water spaniel's poop may not be inherently dangerous to your american water spaniel, eating another american water spaniel's poop, called coprophagia, is another matter entirely. While the idea is repugnant to humans, this behavior in american water spaniels is rather common. After all, a american water spaniel has increased senses, and through the smelling of another american water spaniel's poop, may be able to identify what that american water spaniel has eaten, when, and whether or not it may taste good. The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. 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While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old. Make sure your american water spaniel is healthy, fed a well-balanced, nutritional diet and is kept amused and entertained. Bored or anxious american water spaniels are more likely to be attracted to sniffing, and eating, another american water spaniel's poop, than one who is mentally and physically stimulated and active. When walking your american water spaniel, make sure you distract him or her when you notice a pile of poop just waiting for inspection. Praise your american water spaniel when he responds appropriately to your commands of 'no', or 'leave it' or other sounds of warning. Never punish your american water spaniel for being inquisitive, as curiosity is as natural to them as it is to humans. If you want your dog to win Westminster then you may want to get a Fox Terrier. Why? The winningest dog in Westminster history is Ch. Warren Remedy, a Fox Terrier, who won best In show in 1907, 1908 and 1909. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. If your american water spaniel continuously smells other american water spaniel's poop, try changing your walking route to a cleaner path. If such a consideration isn't possible, ask your vet for some spray that you might carry with you that will discourage your american water spaniel from smelling or eating any poop you find on your walks. Hot sauce is also good at keeping american water spaniels from eating poop, though they may get away with it the first time. The second time, however, the taste of the sauce may be repugnant enough for them to avoid further sniffing. People are always taking their Yorkshire terriers to the groomer. Why? Well, Yorkshire terriers can grow hair up to 2 feet in length! Considering that they are nowhere near two feet tall, this makes regular grooming a must! The Dalmatian is the only breed of dog that gets gout. Gout is an arthritic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. Gout is usually a human condition, but, for some reason, our dalmation friends get it too. This is commonly thought to be due to inbreeding. The best thing a american water spaniel owner can do is to feed american water spaniels adequate nutrients in their diet. Clean up after your american water spaniel and give them plenty of stimulation and exercise. After all, no one wants to talk about his or her american water spaniel smelling another american water spaniel's poop! 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