Curly-coated Retriever vs Spanish Water Dog

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Curly-Coated Retriever

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-14 Years

8-12 Years

Height

16-20 Inches

23-27 Inches

Weight

30-50 Pounds

60-70 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

Spain

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1100 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Willing to Please

Loving

Needy

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-80 °F

45-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Low

Shedding

None

Medium

Dander

None to Low

Medium

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

None

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Herding

Above Average

None

Hunting

Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

None

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

10-14 Years

8-12 Years

Health Concerns

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Addison's disease

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Allergies

Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis

Cherry eye

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Neuroaxonal dystrophy

Bloat

Cancer

Hip dysplasia

Heart problems

Eye diseases

Hair Loss

Glycogen storage disease type III

Exercise Induced Collapse

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Curly

Single

Coat Texture

Wooly

Shaggy

Wavy

Coat Length

Long

Short

Coat Coloring

Spanish Water Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors