Dogs
Spanish Water Dog
Other names: Perro de Agua Espanol, Turco de Andaluz, Andalusian Turk, Spanish Waterdog , Spanish Water Dog, Chien d´eau espagnol, Spanischer Wasserhund
Herding, hunting ,companion dog.
- Origin
- Spain
- Size
- Medium
- Height · Male
- 44–50 cm
- Height · Female
- 40–46 cm
- Weight · Male
- 18–22 kg
- Weight · Female
- 14–18 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Litter
- 4–6 puppies
- FCI
- FCI group 8 · 8 · n.º 336
Traits
Social
Training
Guarding
Temperament
Faithful, obedient, gay, hard working, watchful and well balanced. Learning ability is outstanding owing to his extraordinary mental grasp; he adapts to all situations and conditions.
History
The presence of this dog in the Iberian Peninsula is most ancient. His origin is the same like that of the old « Barbet ». His most dense population is in Andalusia where he is used as a shepherd dog, and where he has been known for centuries as the « Turkish dog ». His characteristics, most particularly the quality of his coat, are adapted to the variation of humidity and drought of the marshy regions, which qualifies him as a shepherd dog and as a helper to the hunters of waterfowl and fishermen in those regions.
Care
N/A
Exercise and grooming.
Health
Hip dysplasia, eye problems, cataracts, allergies, and hypothyroidism.
Spanish Water Dog breeders
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