Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Shikoku
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Shikoku
Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Shikoku 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)
Shikoku
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
48 – 52 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
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
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Shikoku
Low grooming
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 Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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