Lhasa Apso
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Lhasa Apso vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Lhasa Apso 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
Lhasa Apso
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 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
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Lhasa Apso
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion once kept as an indoor watchdog. Rectangular body, dense floor‑length coat with many colors, low shedding but high grooming needs. Loyal and protective with family, reserved with strangers, alert and vocal. Suits apartments if well trained and exercised.
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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