Coton de Tulear
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Coton de Tulear vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Coton de Tulear 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
Coton de Tulear
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 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
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Coton de Tulear
Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.
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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