Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) 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 Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
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 Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
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 German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.
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