Spanish Water Dog
INTRODUCTION
Spanish Water Dogs are Playful but also Work-Oriented, Very Active, and Upbeat dogs they are from the Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 162. These breeds were used to herd sheep and gather the shot-down birds from the waters. These breeds love the outdoors also love to play and are great watchdogs. Spanish Water Dogs are Purebred and allergic dogs.
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- UPDATE: 23/03/2020
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Andalusia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- He is an active dog
2- He is the protector
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Spanish Water Dog, Perro de Agua Español, Turco Andaluz, Perro Turco or Andalucian Turk
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Black & White, White & Chocolate, Brown, Beige
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 27in (56 - 69cm)
Length: 25 - 31in (58 - 79cm) -
TAIL
Tail is either natural bobtail or docked. Tail should be docked between the 2nd and 4th vertebra not to exceed four (4) inches
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WEIGHT
Female: 14 - 18 kg
Male: 18 - 22 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Four to six adorable puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
American Water Spaniel Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1100 A.D
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ORIGIN
Andalusia
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Only be affectionate with its own people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
