Laryssa Fliatov: The Spanielton

Writes Laryssa Fliatov (’21):

My imaginary Dogs & Their Humans dog is a “Spanielton.” The dog has the head of an Irish water setter and the body of a Bedlington Terrier.

This dog is conveniently sized—not too big or small, easy indoors and outdoors, hypoallergenic due to a combination of hairs forming a natural water repellant  coat rather than fur. You groom this dog once or twice a year. The dog’s long face is good to get into corners to retrieve things, and the friendly personality that the dog inherits from both species make the Spanielton great with kids.