Irish Water Spaniel Pat O'Brien (Property of Major Birkbeck).
A famous dog of this variety, and one that had a wonderful show-bench career, was Mr Skidmore's Larry Doolan. The writer remembers this dog very well, as he was shown from north to south, east to west.
In Colour, these Irishmen should be a dark liver, free from any white hairs, unless it be a very small patch on the breast, or toes. A boiled liver (sandy) colour is objectionable.
Nose.—Large, of the same colour, and the Eyes a deep amber.
Skull.—High in the occipital dome, and of good width. A good top-knot essential.
Ears.—Set on low, having long cartilage (15 to 20 inches), and well feathered, the hair in this region being wavy and profuse.
Hair on tail short, and straight, blending the curls, towards its set-on , with those on the stern. Tail, whip-like.