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The Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized herding and hunting dog from Spain that makes a great sporting assistant, as well as a gentle family guardian. Their distinctive coats are curly, but they are generally easy to maintain. These dogs can't wait to get outside and perform. Full-grown, they typically weigh 31-49 pounds and stand 15-20 inches tall.

Spanish Water Dogs are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The Spanish Water Dog loves having a job to do. They make wonderful hunters, water-sports dogs, and even search and rescue, but they also make a great family pet with proper training from a young age. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Spanish Water Dog is a versatile breed that craves exercise. They are active and energetic, so they need plenty of exercise to keep their minds and bodies satisfied. They love being allowed to romp and play, so they need a big, safe yard to run around in regularly. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Spanish Water Dog's coat is always curly . They are wooly in texture, and their hair may form cords when long. They are found in a variety of colors, including solid black, brown, white, or bi- or tri-colored patterns of black, tan, or white. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Spanish Water Dogs are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Spanish Water Dogs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. They are fairly easy to train.