Airedale Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Airedale Terrier and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Airedale Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier, an athletic, wiry‑coated dog that sheds little but needs regular grooming. Bright, independent and energetic, it needs varied training and 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise. Loyal, playful and watchful, it makes a versatile family and working companion.
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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