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Spanish Water Dog
dog breed
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Weight
17–23 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
White, black, brown, white and black, white and brown
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Très élevé
The Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Español), nicknamed "Turkish Dog", is a dog breed used as hunting dogs and herding dogs, originating from Spain. Its presence in Spain is very ancient, the breed is very present in Andalusia. It is a rustic dog whose versatility and intelligence are highlighted. Medium-sized and weight, it is a well-proportioned dog, of longilinear type and dolichocephalic.
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Its long and curly coat is adapted to the marshy environment, the coat colors are white, black, brown, black and white and brown and white.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (17–23 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for balance.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Spanish Water Dog
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What human age for a spanish water dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a spanish water dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
244 g
per day · 927 kcal
122 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Water Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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