Question 1

Is a Spanish Water Dog or Berger Picard better for families?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Does a Spanish Water Dog or Berger Picard shed more?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Water Dog has a shedding level of 1/5, while the Berger Picard scores 2/5. The Berger Picard sheds more.

Question 4

Does a Spanish Water Dog or Berger Picard need more exercise?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which lives longer, a Spanish Water Dog or Berger Picard?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Water Dog has an average lifespan of 10 - 14 years, while the Berger Picard lives approximately 13 - 14 years.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Both breeds score 3/5 for apartment suitability.

Spanish Water Dog	Category	Berger Picard
Herding	Breed Group	Herding
Spain	Origin	France
38–51 cm	Height	53–66 cm
14–22 kg	Weight	23–32 kg
10 - 14 years	Lifespan	13 - 14 years
60 min/day	Exercise	60 min/day
Curly	Coat Type	Rough
Medium	Coat Length	Medium

Spanish Water Dog	Trait	Berger Picard
High	Energy Level	High
Moderate	Trainability	Moderate
High	Affection	High
Very High	Intelligence	Very High
Very Low	Shedding	Low
High	Grooming Ease	Very High
Low	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	Moderate
Very Low	Drooling	Very Low

Spanish Water Dog vs Berger Picard

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