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Spanish Water Dog
IntermediateSpain's all-round worker, herding sheep, hunting and helping fishermen. Outstandingly quick to understand, cheerful and hardworking.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜26℃
Lifespan
12-14 years
Size
Height 40-50cm / Weight 14-22kg
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily by age.
About
The Spanish Water Dog is an ancient breed of the Iberian Peninsula, most numerous in Andalusia, where it herded sheep and was known for centuries as the Turkish Dog. Its distinctive curly coat let it adapt to the marshlands' extremes, serving as herder, wildfowl hunter's dog and fisherman's helper. Faithful, cheerful and outstandingly intelligent, it thrives on work, water play and mental challenges, with a coat traditionally clipped rather than brushed.
Basic Info
Origin
Spain
Lifespan
12-14 years
Size
Height 40-50cm / Weight 14-22kg
Temperature
15〜26℃
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily by age.
Care Guide
Temperament
Faithful, obedient, cheerful and hardworking. Brave yet even-tempered, with excellent learning ability.
Exercise
About 60 min walk daily. Add swimming, dog sports and other mentally engaging activities.
Coat Care
Curly coat is not brushed; manage by clipping at least once a year.
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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