Spanish Water Dog
The Spanish Water Dog is a versatile herding and gundog breed with a curly coat that loves water. Intelligent, devoted to its family and wary of strangers; it needs work and company.
Weight
14–22 kg
Height at withers
40–50 cm
Life expectancy
12–14 years
Size
medium
Activity
high
Shedding
low
Barking tendency
moderate
Apartment friendly
Possible in an apartment only with very active daily exercise; a house with a yard suits it better.
Care
Brush weekly to avoid mats and clip 2–3 times a year; clean the ears after swimming. Needs long active walks, swimming and mental work.
Health
Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, hypothyroidism, ear infections
Coat
Woolly, curly, non-shedding coat; needs clipping every few months
Travel
Travels well after enough exercise beforehand; stop every 2–3 hours and bring water and familiar food
Carrier size
An L carrier or cargo-hold travel; a dog this size is usually not allowed in the cabin
Harness size
Choose a harness by chest girth, usually 55–70 cm; try it on before buying
Leash
A 1.5–2 m leash; a Y-style harness beats a collar; a long line for training in open areas
Airline cabin travel
usually not
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.