Spanish Water Dog Breed description: Character & Co

What are the typical character traits of a Spanish Water Dog?

Spanish water dogs are adaptable and are characterised by their ability to learn. Because of their great urge to move, couch potatoes are advised against buying a Spanish Water Dog. Taking them around the block once a day is not enough to keep them satisfied. They much prefer long walks and like to accompany you on short bicycle tours or on a run. Dog sports like dog dancing, flyball and agility are also fun for both dog and owner. If you want to please your four-legged darling, you should take them to go swimming regularly. Water is their element according to their origin. You can mentally challenge your furry friend with intelligence toys. The sensitive four-legged friends are also suitable for being trained as a therapy dog. Since they love children and are easy to train, they are perfectly suited as family dogs. The bright four-legged friend proves to be a patient playmate. In addition, your roommate presents itself as a good watchdog: as soon as someone approaches your home, they will let you know about it. They act reserved towards strangers, but never show aggression.

What are typical diseases of Spanish Water Dogs?

The following diseases occur more frequently in this breed:

• If you rescue a Spanish Water Dog in need from the animal protection, make sure they have had a thorough health check: Some animals from the south suffer from leishmaniasis, which is transmitted by the sand fly. Diarrhoea, weight loss and fever are some symptoms.
• Tendency to develop hip joint dysplasia
• eye disease progressive retina atrophy
• Neural dystrophy: neurological disease that appears before the age of 18 months

What should be considered in regards to Spanish Water Dog breeding?

The best place to buy a Spanish Water Dog puppy is a reputable breeder. This provided, you have the opportunity to visit the little furry friends several times and build up a relationship with the puppy you have chosen. In addition, the puppies come into contact with various environmental stimuli at the age of only a few weeks, which makes it much easier for them to also get used to them in their home. If your puppy is from a reputable breeder you will be able to take a look at their pedigree. Many breeders also do genetic tests on the parent animals to exclude hereditary diseases.