Hunting
Irish Water Spaniels are above all else sporting retrievers, and have always been used in all manner of waterfowl retrieval. They are also very commonly seen doing upland work, as they are wonderfully versatile. If you are hunting adverse, please click past this screen! Many IWS successfully perform in hunt tests - but where they really shine is as a hunting companion that will work all weekend and yet be a family companion on weekdays.