Pyrenean Mastiff
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Pyrenean Mastiff vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Pyrenean Mastiff 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
Pyrenean Mastiff
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 78 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
75 – 81 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Pyrenean Mastiff
Great with kids
Giant
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Pyrenean Mastiff
Large Spanish livestock guardian, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant, steady dog with a dense white coat and dark patches. Calm, observant and deeply loyal, it’s affectionate with family yet reserved with strangers, needing space, firm but gentle training, and experienced ownership.
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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