Sarplaninac
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Sarplaninac vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Sarplaninac 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
Sarplaninac
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
30 – 45 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
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
Sarplaninac
Large
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Sarplaninac
The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.
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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