Dachshund vs Spanish Water Dog
Compare Dachshunds to Spanish Water Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1400 AD
1100 AD
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-14 Years
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Spanish Water Dog
