English Setter
English Setter
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breeds
English Setter
Comparisons
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)

English Setter vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)

Compare English Setter 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
English Setter
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 68 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics

English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium

Summary

About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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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