Lakeland Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Lakeland Terrier to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lakeland Terriers and Spanish Water Dogs.

Lakeland Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
15-18 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
None
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Lakeland Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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