Montenegrin Mountain Hound
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Montenegrin Mountain Hound vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Montenegrin Mountain Hound and Irish Water Spaniel 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
Montenegrin Mountain Hound
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
49 – 50 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Montenegrin Mountain Hound
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Montenegrin Mountain Hound
The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic black-and-tan scenthound from Montenegro, bred for hard work in steep, forested terrain. Calm, loyal, and reserved at home but driven on the trail, it needs extensive exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent, positive training.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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