Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
VS
Tosa
Tosa

Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) vs Tosa

Compare Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) and Tosa 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)
Tosa
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 47 cm
70 – 75 cm
Weight
16 – 22 kg
60 – 90 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
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
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
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant

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 Tosa
The Tosa is a large, powerful Japanese breed, calm and dignified at home yet naturally protective. Loyal and often devoted to one person, it needs experienced handling, early socialisation and consistent training. Short-coated but high-commitment, it faces legal restrictions in some countries.

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