Spanish water dog | Facts & Information

Temperament: agile, loyal, intelligent, active

Other names: Perro de Agua Espanol, Turkish Andalusian, Turkish Dog, Spanish Water Dog, Perro de Lanas, Patero Perro, Rizado Perro, Churro

Origin

The Spanish water dog is an ancient breed of dog. There are currently several theories about its origins, the exact origin is not known. One theory holds that Turkish merchants brought the dog to the southern Iberian Peninsula. Another theory says the animal has North African origins.

The breed has been known under various names: Perro de Agua, Turco Perro, Laneto, Perro de Lanas, Patero perro, Rizado Perro, Churro, Barbeta, Spanish Water Dog and most recently Perro de Agua Espanol.

In Spain water dogs were used mainly for herds of sheep and goats. Over time it spread throughout the country and was used to catch and bring waterfowl, hunting and Mountain Games.

Fishermen in the northern part of Spain preferred two-colored dogs because they were easier to see in the water, and farmers preferred black or dark brown specimens because they were easier to observe in the field.

Currently they are used for various modern activities such as searching for various objects, detecting bombs, herding manatees, etc.

Feeding Spanish Water Dog

The dog's body is 70% made up of water. If you lose only 1/10 of the amount of water, you don't survive.

For a healthy diet it is recommended that the dog's water be changed frequently so that he benefits from fresh water when he is thirsty. Water helps digestion, helps maintain body temperature, is converted into energy, etc.

About solid food there are no big secrets. The dog can be used both on home-cooked food and on food to buy(dried, canned, sachets, etc.). What is not allowed and must be strictly observed is chocolate and sweets like ice cream, toffee, etc.

A balanced diet is recommended because some individuals tend to become overweight (fat, obese).

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Appearance Spanish Water Dog

He is medium-sized, athletic, robust, slightly longer than tall. The head is strong and worn with elegance. The skull is flat and the top is parallel to the top of the snout.

The nose, eyes and claws on the paws are the same color as the darkest part of the fur or an even darker color. The eyes are expressive and placed quite far apart.

They are Chestnut, light brown or dark brown , depending on the color of the coat. The ears are set at medium height on the skull, and are triangular. They have a curly,woolly texture that can form cords when long.

The coat can have a variety of colors : black, beige brown, white or it can be bicolor where the second color is white (brown and white or black and white).

The male weighs between 16-20 kg, and has height at the Withers between 41-50 cm, and the females 12-16 kg and 38-45 cm.

Behavior Spanish Water Dog

The Spanish water dog is an extremely intelligent and well-balanced dog. He is an exceptional companion, dedicated to the family, attentive and happy, showing strength and endurance in what is required of him.

Although they are suitable animals for the family do not leave it unattended with young children. They are very intelligent dogs and to be in shape they always have to have something to do.

They are used to search and rescue people, detect bombs, detect drugs and similar dust, in water sports, in herds, therapies, competitions, etc.

Spanish Water Dog Training

The Spanish water dog is an extremely intelligent, well-balanced, versatile and strong dog. It is an excellent pet, dedicated to the family, attentive, showing both endurance at work and excellent agility.

It is easy to Train, performs its tasks with ease, competence and dignity. He is reserved with strangers, but shows no shyness.

It is a medium-sized animal that should be trained and taught to other animals and humans from a relatively young age. Make sure you are the leader of the pack, only then will you be able to train and make a dog obey you.

Although it is a docile and intelligent dog, it should not be left alone with children (like any other dog).

After confirming the work, teams were sent, if necessary, to Turkey, Colombia and Mexico to detect people missing from earthquakes.

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Features Spanish Water Dog

They are used as

Shepherd dogs (sheep, goats, cows, pigs, horses) . Despite the average size they have, they are very versatile and productive:one is able to lead a herd of 500 goats or sheep.

Search and rescue work in disasters, due to the fine smell it possesses

At sea, they go from one end of the boat to the other, as if on land.

In mining – for pulling wagons

Guard dogs

Pet dogs-they are ideal

Requires minimal care, should never be brushed.

It requires one haircut per year, maximum two ... if a person tells you that he needs to be trimmed several times, it means that the person is a barber.

Diseases Spanish Water Dog

The life expectancy of the breed is about 14 years. Common diseases: hip dysplasia, progressive atrophy of the retina, hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, pancreatic insufficiency, allergies, cataracts.

The average life expectancy is 10 to 14 years.