Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
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Icelandic Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Icelandic Sheepdog 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)
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
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 Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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