Miniature American Shepherd
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Miniature American Shepherd vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 46 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
9 – 14 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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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