Spanish Water Dog

Portuguese and Spanish water dogs are clearly related and have a common ancestor.

This is how animals breathe, and Alan's enthusiastic Spanish water dog is on hand to demonstrate.

The Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized dog.

Spanish Water Dog.

Spanish Water Dogs that exhibit basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.

Genetic studies place it as close to the Spanish Water Dog as to the Barbet or Caniche.

In 1980 the Spanish Water Dog Club (Spain) was formed in order to promote the breed and help get it recognized in its own country.

The American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service recognized the breed in 2005 through the efforts of the Spanish Water Dog Club, Inc.

The Canadian Kennel Clubs Listed and Miscellaneous Breeds was amended to include the Spanish Water Dog as a listed breed effective September 1, 2008.

The Spanish Water Dog (Spanish: Perro de Agua Español) is a breed of dog developed by shepherds in Spain as a multi-purpose herder.