Other names: Turkish dog, Perro de Agua Español, Spanish Water Dog, Spanish Water Spaniel
The Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized, rustic, well-proportioned, harmoniously built dog. With good musculature, the Spanish Water Dog is athletic and robust.
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 Hair type |
Frieze |
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 Origin |
Spain |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Round |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Female | From 14 kg to 19 kg | From 42 cm to 48 cm |
| Male | From 18 kg to 23 kg | From 45 cm to 50 cm |
History of the breed
Physical features
Its hair: curly, woolly, which can form large strings when it is long (minimum and maximum length recommended for exhibitions: from 3 to 12 cm).
Its color: unicolour white, black or brown, or two-tone (white and black or white and brown).
His head: powerful, elegantly carried. The skull is flat, the occipital crest very moderately marked. The stop is not very marked too. The profile is straight, the nostrils well defined, the nose of the same color as the coat or darker, the lips well adapted.
His ears: of medium high attachment, triangular in shape and drooping.
Her eyes: hazel to brown in color, matching that of the dress. Very expressive and positioned slightly obliquely.
His body: solid, harmonious. The top line is straight, the withers little marked, the back straight and strong, the croup a little sloping, the chest wide, the ribs well sprung, the belly slightly raised.
Its tail: moderately high, naturally short in some subjects.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
|---|---|
| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Spanish Water Dog is a dog that has many skills. He presents, in fact, the qualities of a shepherd dog, a hunting dog and a fisherman . He is also distinguished by his remarkable learning and adaptation skills. As a family, the Spanish Water Dog is loyal, docile, cheerful, attentive and always quick to work.
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
Obedient , his desire to learn and to please his master facilitates his education. The Spanish Water Dog requires a grip with a minimum of firmness and gentleness , without brutality or absence of limits.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
|---|---|
| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
the Spanish water dog needs a lot of daily activity, as well as large spaces to exercise freely. As such, it is not specially made for apartment living . He is more in his element in the middle of nature or near it.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
the Spanish water dog is a robust and healthy dog . Its dress protects it quite well from harsh climatic conditions and humidity. There is no predisposition to a particular disease in this breed.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 4 and 6 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 14 years
The life expectancy of a Spanish Water Dog is, on average, between 10 years and 14 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
|---|---|
| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
the Spanish water dog loses very little hair. These continue to grow, making regular mowing necessary. For the rest, its maintenance remains simple and not very restrictive .
It is recommended to mow the dog about 2 times a year . This can be done at home by using a trimmer and making sure to cut evenly all over your body. If it is a groomer who takes care of it, it must be made clear to him not to operate a Poodle type mowing. The Spanish Water Dog can be washed regularly with a suitable shampoo . It is then dried with a towel. It is often advisable to shave the dog for the first time from the age of 4 or 5 months, in order to get rid of its first coat, which does not effectively protect it from cold and humidity.
Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites. His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Spanish Water Dog is between € 500 and € 1000.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Spanish Water Dog is between 450 € and 650 €.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
|---|---|
| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
the Spanish water dog needs long and frequent outings to be satisfied on this level. They are an active dog who demand to be stimulated as often as possible.
Competitions
| Classifications & Standards |
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Others
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FCI Information
FCI No.
336
FCI Group
Group 8: Retrieving game dogs – Game-raising dogs – Water dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1999
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