Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
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Characteristic
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 47 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium, athletic retriever, the smallest of its group, bred in Nova Scotia to lure and retrieve waterfowl. Has a red, foxlike, water‑repellent coat, high intelligence, and emotional sensitivity. Needs substantial daily mental and physical activity and can excel in many dog sports.
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