Akita vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Akita and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Akita
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
60 – 67 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 11 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
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
Akita
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
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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