Australian Kelpie vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Australian Kelpie and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Australian Kelpie
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 Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
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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