Question 1

Is a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog better for families?

Accepted Answer

Both the Schapendoes and Spanish Water Dog rate equally well for families with a score of 5/5.

Question 2

Which is easier to train, a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog?

Accepted Answer

Both breeds score 3/5 for trainability, making them equally easy to train.

Question 3

Does a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog shed more?

Accepted Answer

The Schapendoes has a shedding level of 3/5, while the Spanish Water Dog scores 1/5. The Schapendoes sheds more.

Question 4

Does a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog need more exercise?

Accepted Answer

The Schapendoes needs about 60 minutes of daily exercise, while the Spanish Water Dog requires around 60 minutes. Both need similar amounts of exercise.

Question 5

Which lives longer, a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog?

Accepted Answer

The Schapendoes has an average lifespan of 12 - 15 years, while the Spanish Water Dog lives approximately 10 - 14 years.

Question 6

Which is better for apartment living, a Schapendoes or Spanish Water Dog?

Accepted Answer

Both breeds score 3/5 for apartment suitability.

Schapendoes	Category	Spanish Water Dog
Herding	Breed Group	Herding
Netherlands	Origin	Spain
40–50 cm	Height	38–51 cm
12–25 kg	Weight	14–22 kg
12 - 15 years	Lifespan	10 - 14 years
60 min/day	Exercise	60 min/day
Double	Coat Type	Curly
Long	Coat Length	Medium

Schapendoes	Trait	Spanish Water Dog
High	Energy Level	High
Moderate	Trainability	Moderate
High	Affection	High
Very High	Intelligence	Very High
Moderate	Shedding	Very Low
Moderate	Grooming Ease	High
Moderate	Barking	Low
High	Good w/ Kids	High
Moderate	Good w/ Pets	Moderate
Moderate	Apartment	Moderate
Very High	Families	Very High
Moderate	First-Time Owners	Moderate
High	Playfulness	High
Very Low	Drooling	Very Low

Schapendoes vs Spanish Water Dog

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