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Name	Spanish Water Dog	Akita	Goldador
Origins	Spain	Japan	England Scotland Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Perro De Agua Español	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Golden Lab Golden Labrador Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Medium	Large	Small Large
Weight Which is heavier, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Akita? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador weight comparison:	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	60-75 pounds (27-32 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	67.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200	$500-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Average: The Goldador is a commonly available dog breed.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Goldador is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador trainability comparison.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldador dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Goldador dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Goldador dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Active Energetic Loyal Gentle Good-natured Easygoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Goldador dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Goldador dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador social needs comparison:	Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Goldador dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Goldador is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador playfulness comparison:	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Goldador is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Goldador barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Goldador breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldador dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Goldador 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 vs Akita vs Goldador Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldador 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 Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador mouthiness comparison:	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldador dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Goldador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Goldador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Water Dog, Akita and Goldador breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldador: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	5 to 6 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? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Goldador has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador coat comparison:	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Soft Dense Undercoat
Colors What are the original Spanish Water Dog, Akita and Goldador color?	Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Yellow Gold Reddish Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Goldador requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Spanish Water Dog or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Goldador dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldador has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Goldador is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Goldador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? Which dog is more friendly?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Goldador dogs are very 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 Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Goldador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldador dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	Yes Spanish Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Goldador dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Goldador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Goldadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Water Dog or Akita or Goldador? 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.
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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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador?	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Goldador 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador 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 Spanish Water Dog and Akita and Goldador have?	4-6 puppies	3-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Spanish Water Dog vs Akita vs Goldador Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	Not recognized by any clubs.

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