Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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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