Afghan Hound vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Afghan Hound and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
1/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Afghan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
About Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
The Spanish Water Dog is a medium, curly‑coated working breed from Spain, used for herding and water tasks. Loyal and often bonded to one person, it is energetic, intelligent, reserved with strangers, and a natural watchdog, needing substantial exercise, training, and specific coat care.
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