Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
German Spitz – Giant
German Spitz – Giant

Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs German Spitz – Giant

Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and German Spitz – Giant 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 Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
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
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
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 Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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