Finnish Lapphund vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Spanish Water Dogs.

Finnish Lapphund vs Spanish Water Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Finland
Spain
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1100 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium to High
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Brown and White
Beige
Black
Black and White
Brown
Brown and White
White
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