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Compare Spanish Water Dog and Maltipoo. Which is better: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle?
Name | Spanish Water Dog | Maltipoo | Poodle |
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Origins | Spain | Germany France Italy | Germany France |
Group | Gun Dog | Designer Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 148 | 558 | 7 |
Reviews | 3 | 4 | 14 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Perro De Agua Español |
Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle breed type comparison: | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Medium | Small Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Maltipoo? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle weight comparison: | Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) | 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) | 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle height comparison: | Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) | 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) | 11.5 inches (27 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$1200 | $400-$2000 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle intelligence: | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle trainability comparison. | Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train. | Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. | Poodle dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. | Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle?
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. | Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison: |
Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent |
Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle social needs comparison: | Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed. | Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
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. | Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle playfulness comparison: | The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. | The Maltipoo is a playful breed. | The Poodle is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. | A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle 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. | Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | 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. | Maltipoo 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. | Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. |
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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. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle mouthiness comparison: | Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Poodle 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 Maltipoo vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying |
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. |
Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Water Dog, Maltipoo and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle?
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle energy level comparison: | Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need. | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle coat comparison: |
Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks |
Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly | Curly |
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Colors
What are the original Spanish Water Dog, Maltipoo and Poodle color? |
Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White |
Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or {name3 shedding: | Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. | Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | Medium ⏺ The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average 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. | The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle 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. | Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? | Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? |
Yes Spanish Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people. | Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people. | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Water Dog or Maltipoo or Poodle? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
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. | 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. | 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. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle? | Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
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. |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Spanish Water Dog and Maltipoo and Poodle have? | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
Spanish Water Dog vs Maltipoo vs Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. |
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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. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. |
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 |
Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
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