Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Terrier	Redbone Coonhound	Spanish Water Dog
Origins	Australia	United States	Spain
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	137	139	148
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Other Names	Aussie	Redbone Hound, Reds	Perro De Agua Español, SWD
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	60 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	21-27 inches (53-66 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	10 inches (25.5 cm)	24 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Coat	Rough	Fine	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks
Colors	Blue Tan Sandy Red	Red Golden	Chestnut White Black Black & White Brown & White
Grooming	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Australian Terriers shed none to minimal.	Redbone Coonhounds shed none to minimal.	Spanish Water Dogs shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Temperament	Alert Courageous Loyal Intelligent Companionable Outright Tempered Spirited	Affectionate Energetic Independent Companionable Familiar Unflappable	Affectionate Diligent Trainable Athletic Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Australian Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Redbone Coonhound's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Australian Terriers are easy to train.	Redbone Coonhounds are easy to train.	Spanish Water Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed.	The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed.	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Australian Terriers are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Redbone Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Spanish Water Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Australian Terriers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Redbone Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Spanish Water Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Terriers are a social breed.	Redbone Coonhounds are a social breed.	Spanish Water Dogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally.	High: The Redbone Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Terriers are average watchdogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Spanish Water Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Spanish Water Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Redbone Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Terriers have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Redbone Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Australian Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Redbone Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Australian Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Spanish Water Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Australian Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Redbone Coonhounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Spanish Water Dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Stranger Friendly	Australian Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Redbone Coonhounds are stranger friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Australian Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Redbone Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Redbone Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Redbone Coonhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Spanish Water Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Australian Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Redbone Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Spanish Water Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Health Issues	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Obesity	Addison's Disease Allergies Cataracts Cherry Eye Distichiasis Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Neuroaxonal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes
Energy Level	Australian Terriers are high energy dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Australian Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Redbone Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Spanish Water Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Australian Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Redbone Coonhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Spanish Water Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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