| UK KC Classification |
Gundog |
| Country of Origin |
Spain |
| Date of Origin |
Middle Ages |
| Height |
38 - 50 cm (15 - 20 inches) |
| Weight |
12 - 20 Kgs (26.5 - 44 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
10 - 14 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Spanish Water Dogs are medium sized, robust, well muscled dogs. They have a distinctive, curled coat that forms cords when it is long and they can be black, brown, white, black and white or brown and white in colour.
Temperament
Spanish Water Dogs are faithful, happy and obedient.
Suitability
If you are considering a Spanish Water Dog as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They thrive in cold climates
They require minimal grooming
They usually get on well with other dogs
They need a lot of physical exercise
They usually make good watch dogs
Interesting Facts
Spanish Water Dogs are also known as:
Perro de Agua Español
Turco de Andaluz
Perro de Agua
Andalusian Turk
SWD
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