Border Terrier
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Border Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Border Terrier and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Border Terrier
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
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
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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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