Poodle or Spanish water dog. Their differences

Poodle or water dog

In this article we tell you about two breeds of the so-called "water dogs" so that you can choose which one you prefer: water dog or poodle. If you want to know about them, their characteristics, differences and similarities, read on!

Poodle or water dog
Lidia from Guaupíssims hairdressing salon shows us her beautiful dogs, on her right a chocolate brown Spanish water dog and on the left her beautiful black poodle of giant size. Have you already noticed some similarities and differences between both breeds?
Table of Contents
  1. Water dog breeds 
  2. Poodle or water dog? 
  3. Characteristics of the Water Dog
  4. The water poodle or Poodle
  5. Characteristics of the water poodle
  6. Differences between the two breeds

Water dog breeds 

There are several breeds of dogs that fall into the category "...".water dogs"but what does this mean? 

The so-called water dogs are part of a large and diverse group of medium-sized dogs, some with a rather stout build and athletic bodies, characterized by a dense, curly and woolly coat.

They also have a very active behavior that responds to their origins, since historically they were dogs destined for hunting, herding and guarding activities.

They are highly intelligent and their character is usually very balanced.

They also have a great inclination for aquatic activities, a medium in which they hunt prey and small mammals. Hence their common name.

Because of these amazing characteristics, and the great ease with which they can be trained, they have adapted over the years to perform canine sports, various activities and be very good companion pets.

Some of the water dogs that exist around the globe are:

  • The Spanish water dog or PDAE
  • The Cantabrian water dog
  • Moscow
  • French water dog or Barbet
  • Logotto romagnolo italiano
  • Friesian water dog
  • The American water dog
  • The Irishman. 

But the ones we are going to focus on in this article are two, so you can choose which one you like more: poodle or Spanish water dog. 

Poodle or water dog? 

The poodle is a water dog, and together with the Spanish water dog they are part of this large family called "water dogs". But what are their characteristics, differences and similarities?

Which is preferable, poodle or water dog?

The poodle is a water dog, know the differences with the Spanish water dog.
Poodle or Spanish water dog ?

Characteristics of the Spanish Water Dog

In order for you to make a decision between poodle or water dog, you must first get to know them:

Origin of the Spanish Water Dog

The Spanish water dog has, as its name indicates, its origin in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain.

It is an extremely ancient breed.

Therefore, it is not known for sure how they arose and when, although it is often said that their beginnings are related to the arrival of the Muslims to the Iberian Peninsula, at the beginning of the VII century.

3 water dogs
3 Spanish water dogs

Although some sources place its origin in the area of Cantabria, in northern Spain, the Spanish water dog has always been very popular in the Andalusian region, where many know it as the "Turkish dog".

During the 17th century, Spanish water dogs were usually used to work in the Spanish fields, but their dexterity in performing aquatic tasks led them to be employed as assistants for towing ships in different ports ?

At the present time

The Spanish Water Spaniel is a strong dog, 40 to 50 cm tall at the withers, with a curly coat.

Currently, Spanish water dogs have become highly sought after for their intelligence, dexterity and agility, for many dog sports and as a companion animal.

Characteristics of the Water Dog

Another characteristic of the Spanish water dog is that it measures between 44 and 50 centimeters and weighs approximately 14 to 20 kilograms. Its curly and dense coat can be of a great variety of colors such as black, brown, white, beige, bicolor or multicolor.

They are robust and athletic, longer than tall, strong and elegant (although on this last point, poodles beat them by a long way!)

His character is extremely cheerful, obedient, very faithful and hardworking, always prevailing his natural instincts of guarding and hunting, which can be well used to raise a guard dog.

He can sometimes be distrustful and overly cautious with strangers, so it is very important to ensure early socialization of this energetic and hard-working dog.

The water poodle or Poodle

Let's continue with the second of these two dogs to make it easier for you to choose between water dog or poodle.

We know what you are thinking and the answer is Yes! The poodle is a water dog, in fact, the most popular dog in the world.

You have to know their characteristics to be able to choose between poodle or water dog.

That super adapted and adorable poodle that you see walking beside or on top of its owners through the streets of the city or towns, originally served as a retriever of small prey and mainly waterfowl.

That is why it keeps the hunting instinct developed and latent.

The poodle is a water dog, and some justly call it a water poodle.

Their origin apparently goes back to France, although some claim that they come from Germany.

It was used for the hunting tasks mentioned above, although over the years it became closer and closer to the poodle we know today.

Characteristics of the water poodle

The poodle is a water dog, know the differences with the Spanish water dog.

Although it has adapted to live in a homely and dependent way, the poodle keeps inside, its instincts of a small hunter.

Poodles or water poodles stand out for their great intelligence and easy training, their activity and inclination to play and have fun.

Poodles can vary in size:

There are 4 types of poodles according to their size:

Large or giant poodlepoodle, poodle medium, dwarf or miniature and poodle toy and they go from 28, even less if we take into account the most recent (the fifth type of poodle, only approved in Argentina, for now). micro toy poodle from only 22 or 23 cm, to 60 centimeters in the case of giant poodles.

Their weight also varies according to the type, and they can weigh between 3 and 22 kilograms.

Their coat is curly and dense, and their most common color is white, although gray, black, brown and even mixed colors can be found. See: Poodle colors

Differences between the two breeds

As you will see, water dog or poodle, both have the potential to be excellent pets.

Now, it's your turn to choose which one you prefer, poodle or water dog, water dog or poodle... But if you still can't decide between these two, don't despair. there is such a thing as a poodle/water dog mix!

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  1. Julian Camarillo says:

    Very nice, they explain the differences.

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