Golden Retriever vs Spanish Water Dog

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

Golden Retriever vs Spanish Water Dog
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1865 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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