Alaskan Malamute vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
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
58 – 64 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
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
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful Arctic sled dog bred by the Mahlemut Inuit to pull heavy loads. It has a dense double coat that sheds heavily, a friendly, social nature, strong prey and working drive, high exercise needs, and can be independent and challenging to train.
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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