Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Basset Fauve de Bretagne: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
43 – 47 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
15 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Great with Kids
Medium
Summary
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.
About Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.
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