Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Spanish Water Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bearded Collie and Spanish Water Dog are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Bearded Collie is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Spanish Water Dog is easier to groom than the Bearded Collie.
- Barking - Both the Bearded Collie and Spanish Water Dog are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Spanish Water Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 10-14 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 16-20 in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 30-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Spain |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1100 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | None |
| Dander | Low-Medium | None-Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Spanish Water Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Spanish Water Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 10-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | Yes |
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency | No | Yes |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Neuroaxonal Dystrophy | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Spanish Water Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Curly Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | Yes |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Beige | No | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |