Icelandic Sheepdog
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Icelandic Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Icelandic Sheepdog 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
Icelandic Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 46 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle 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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