The Tweed Water Spaniel, or Tweed Spaniel, is a breed of dog extinct since the 19th century. It is best known for being involved in the early development of the modern Curly Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever breeds of dogs. They were described as generally brown, athletic dogs from the area around Berwick-upon-Tweed near the River Tweed and close to the Scottish Borders. A type of water dog, the breed was not well known outside the local area. This breed may have been created by crossing local water dogs with imported St. John's water dog, another breed which is also now extinct.
The breed originated around Berwick-upon-Tweed, near the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders.
The Tweed Water Spaniel was a breed of water dog used in hunting and retrieving. It played a significant role in the development of the modern Curly Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever. Known for its athletic build, the breed was primarily seen around Berwick-upon-Tweed, near the Scottish Borders.
One of the first two dogs from which the modern Golden Retriever (pictured) is descended from was a Tweed Water Spaniel
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