Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Schapendoes
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Schapendoes
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Schapendoes 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)
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
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
Schapendoes
Great with kids
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 Schapendoes
Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.
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