Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) 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)
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
58 – 66 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
20 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
The German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) is a medium‑large, athletic gundog with a short, shedding coat and striking liver-and-white patterns. Energetic, people-focused and intelligent, it needs extensive daily exercise, positive training, and close family contact to stay calm and content.
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