How to Identify a Spanish Water Dog

Spanish Water Dogs are members of the herding group. This dog is able to herd sheep, as well as retrieve waterfowl. [1] Although they have several characteristics they share with other dog breeds, they also have multiple distinguishing ones. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a Spanish Water Dog.

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Noting the Body Structure

  1. Male Spanish Water Dogs are typically 17.5–19.75 inches (44.5–50.2 cm) tall, and they usually weigh anywhere from 40–49 pounds (18–22 kg). Females are typically a little smaller, being 15.75–18 inches (40.0–45.7 cm) tall, and weighing somewhere between 31–40 pounds (14–18 kg). [2]
  2. Spanish Water Dogs have a flat, broad skull, with a non-prominent occiput, and a stop that is not abrupt, yet should still be noticeable. The base of this dog's muzzle should be wide, the muzzle as a whole ought to slightly taper, and have a tip that is rounded. Overall, this dog's head should be balanced with their body. [3]
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  3. Spanish Water Dogs have triangular-shaped, drooping ears, with tips that are a little rounded. The ears should be set on at eye-level, at a medium-sized height. [4]
  4. Spanish Water Dogs have eyes that are a little oblique. In addition, the eyes should be a brown shade, that is anywhere from hazel to dark chestnut (as a whole, though, the eye color should be in harmony with the coat). [5]
  5. While some may be born with a bobtail, Spanish Water Dogs have a tail that is usually docked between the second and fourth vertebra, is smoothly set into the dog's croup, and not low or high. [6]
  6. Overall, Spanish Water Dogs should appear to be sturdy, and proportioned well. Their gait should be ground-covering, smooth, effortless and free. [7]
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Checking the Coat

  1. Spanish Water Dogs usually either have a solid-colored coat that is beige, brown, black or white in a variety of shades, or a parti-colored coat where white is the second color. [8]
  2. Spanish Water Dogs should have a coat that feels woolly. [9]
  3. The whole body of a Spanish Water Dog, including their head, should be covered with curly hair. If the dog has their full coat, their eyes are typically covered. [10]
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Taking a Look at Temperament

  1. Spanish Water Dogs are known to be intelligent and, as a result, very trainable. [11]
  2. Spanish Water Dogs are diligent dogs who do the best when they are performing some sort of job. [12]
  3. Spanish Water Dogs are known to be devoted to their family. [13]
  4. Spanish Water Dogs are protective dogs overall, and they make great watchdogs. [14]
  5. Sometimes, Spanish Water Dogs may act reserved around strangers, though they should not show any shyness. [15]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/spanish-water-dog/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/spanish-water-dog/
      3. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      4. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      5. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      6. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      7. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      8. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      9. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      1. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SpanishWaterDog.pdf
      2. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/spanish-water-dog-temperament/
      3. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/spanish-water-dog-temperament/
      4. ↑ https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/spanishwaterdog.htm
      5. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/spanish-water-dog-temperament/
      6. ↑ https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/spanishwaterdog.htm

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