Spanish Water Dog
Also called Andalusian Turk, Perro de Agua Español and Turco Andaluz
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
- Barely sheds
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Spain for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, energetic, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 31–49 lb (14–22 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 16–20 in (40–50 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Andalusia / Iberian Peninsula, Spain (ancient, standardized 1970s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Hardworking
Intelligent
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
Beige, black, brown and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 37–49 lb (17–22 kg) | 31–40 lb (14–18 kg) |
| Height | 17–20 in (44–50 cm) | 16–18 in (40–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Spanish Water Dog
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Breed Standards : Spanish Water Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard for the Spanish Water Dog - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Spanish Water Dog Club of America (SWDCA) Breed information (opens in a new tab)
- Spanish Water Dog Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).