Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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)
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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