Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
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Characteristic
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 47 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking Level
2/5
Not Available
Aggressiveness
3/5
Not Available
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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