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.
Spanish Water Dog
Also known as Perro de Agua Español, Andalusian Turk, Turco Andaluz
Origin
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia / Iberian Peninsula
- Era
- ancient, standardized 1970s
Group
- Herding
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 44–50 cm · Female 40–46 cm
- Weight
- Male 17–22 kg · Female 14–18 kg
Coat
- Type
- curly
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black, brown, beige, white
Traits
- intelligent, hardworking, loyal, affectionate, alert, reserved with strangers