Old English Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Spanish Water Dogs.

Old English Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Old English Sheepdog
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
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Old English Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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