Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Spanish Water Dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Spanish Water Dog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-26 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
United States
Spain
Origin Year
1807 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Wooly
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Chocolate Brown
Chocolate Brown
Deadgrass
Deadgrass
Reddish Gold
Reddish Gold
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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