Spanish Water Dog

Posted: 31-07-2012

The Spanish Water Dog is not well known outside of Spain, but in their homeland they're a very versatile working dog, used to herd sheep, goats and cattle, as well as to retrieve fish – they dive under the water to get the ones that are outside the net.

They are easy to train, are very faithful to their owners, and have strong herding and guarding instincts. It has been reported that they can become irritable with children, and so this is certainly something to be aware of if you are interested in this breed.

Size varies considerably, from 38-50cm. The woolly coat is curly and doesn't shed. Colours can be black, brown, white, or a combination (but they should never be tri-coloured).

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