Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Fila Brasileiro
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Fila Brasileiro 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
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Fila Brasileiro
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
60 – 75 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Fila Brasileiro
Super smart
Low grooming
Giant
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 Fila Brasileiro
Large Brazilian mastiff bred for guarding and big‑game hunting. Massive, agile, with loose skin and short coat. Deeply loyal and gentle with family but wary of strangers. Needs experienced, confident handling, careful socialisation, space, and steady, structured training.
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