Swedish Lapphund vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Swedish Lapphund
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Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
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Characteristic
Swedish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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.
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