Spanish Water dog breed standing and panting against a white background
Spanish Water dog breed standing and panting against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Herding

weight

30 to 48 pounds

height

15 to 20 inches

family

Water Dog

Traits and Characteristics

type

Herding

weight

30 to 48 pounds

height

15 to 20 inches

family

Water Dog

Curly-haired and robust, the Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized dog that loves to swim. They are high-energy, intelligent, and eager to please. Highly trainable, they love challenges. They make excellent family dogs as they love to be by their owner’s side and get along well with other animals and children. They do bark to alert and can be vigilant watchdogs. 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 2 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 5 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 2 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5