Welsh Springer Spaniel
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Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol) 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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium, athletic red-and-white spaniel from Wales, bred as a steady gundog. Affectionate, people-focused and often strongly bonded to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental work. Sensitive, generally healthy, with a weatherproof coat that enjoys mud and water.
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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