Leonberger
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Leonberger vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Leonberger 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
Leonberger
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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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