Spanish Water Dog
Spanish Water Dog
Temperament: Playful but also Work-Oriented. Very Active and Upbeat.
Group: Herding Group
Height: 40.0–50.2 in
Weight: 14.1–22.2 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs
Energy Level: Energetic
Trainability: Eager to Please
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming Frequency: Specialty/Professional
The unique look of these inexhaustible workers begins with the coat. It’s naturally curly and wooly head to toe, and when grown out will often form tight, tapered cords. In full coat, the facial hair covers the expressive brown eyes. Colors can be black, brown, beige, white, or particolor (black, brown, beige, with white). “Rustic” is the word often used to describe the overall look of this sturdy dog of medium size (a male will stand a little under 20 inches at the shoulder). The inexhaustible Spanish Water Dog is a dual-purpose breed whose hallmark is a coat of wooly curls. Used as both a herder and waterfowl retriever in his homeland, this rustic charmer is a lively family companion and vigilant watchdog.