Cocker Spaniel vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
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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