Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Aussie or Reds or Perro De Agua Español? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog" Compare Australian Terrier and Redbone Coonhound. Which is better: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?

Size and Weight Price and Availability Trainability and Intelligence Personality and Temperament Activity and Playfulness Adaptability and Independence Bite Characteristics Health and Lifespan Energy and Activity Diet and Weight Management Allergies and Grooming Good With As a Working Dog Reproducibility Recognition Show differences only

Name	Australian Terrier	Redbone Coonhound	Spanish Water Dog
Origins	Australia	United States	Spain
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	137	139	148
Reviews	1	1	3
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie	Reds Redbone Hound	Perro De Agua Español
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Redbone Coonhound? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog weight comparison:	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	60 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog height comparison:	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	24 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Redbone Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Redbone Coonhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog trainability comparison.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited	Independent Energetic Affectionate Companionable Familiar Unflappable	Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Redbone Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Redbone Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog social needs comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed. See more.	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Redbone Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Redbone Coonhound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Redbone Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier 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.	Redbone Coonhound 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.	Spanish Water Dog 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.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Redbone Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	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 Which is the better dog? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog mouthiness comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Obesity	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Redbone Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Terrier, Redbone Coonhound and Spanish Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhound: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog energy level comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Redbone Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Redbone Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog coat comparison:	Rough	Fine	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks
Colors What are the original Australian Terrier, Redbone Coonhound and Spanish Water Dog color?	Tan Red Blue Sandy	Red Golden Copper	Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or {name3 shedding:	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	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 Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

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

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Redbone Coonhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog?	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Redbone Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spanish Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	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 Which dog is good for elderly people?	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.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Terrier or Redbone Coonhound or Spanish Water Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog?	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Terrier and Redbone Coonhound and Spanish Water Dog have?	3-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Australian Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound vs Spanish Water Dog

Reviews