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TemperamentFaithful, obedient hard-working, versatile, well-balanced with total devotion to his family. Properly introduced they will get along well with other dogs and cats , excels with children. An active happy dog - always looking to please and willing to work . They are natural guardians and can be aloof with strangers. As with all breeds socialization is the key! never one to bark excessively- when they do alert, one should take heed. Puppies as with any other breed tend to chew however they are eager eaters and should not be fed table scraps ( as with any other breed ). The most versatile and multifaceted breed who can adapt to any household, they have been used for guardian , companion , water sports, retriever, and search and rescue. Teams of Spanish Water Dogs as rescue dogs were sent to Turkey after their earth-quake and some were also sent to Mexico as rescue dogs after their earth-quake. The Spanish Water dog needs a firm but gentle hand. Characteristics Faithful, obedient, hard working and brave with excellent learning ability due to his extraordinary faculty for understanding; he adapts well to all situations and conditions,, mastering any task assigned to him, whether, it is hunting, search and rescue, herding or other tasks he is called upon to perform. As rescue dogs In Colombia, the rescuer being rescued, One of the Spanish Water Dogs, experts in rescue that had traveled to Colombia this week with volunteer firemen was himself rescued after finding 5 victims the dogs was rescued by a fireman after getting hurt. Photos courtesy of Mr. Sebastian Alonzo click on image to enlarge
As protection dogs click on image to enlarge
Living conditions The Spanish Water Dog will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. Like his cousin the Puli, the Spanish Water Dog can adapt to almost all environments or circumstances and is suitable for all climates. These hardy dogs can endure both extreme heat and cold with no problems. Grooming
Puppy coat (before) Sheared down (after)
End result The thing that most attracts us to this breed is the sight of the dog going around the ring transmitting their energy through every single cord on it's body, what an electrifying sight. First one must determine what duties the dog will undertake. will he be used for hunting, water-sports, agility or some other form of work, or will he be a show dog. as a working dog you might want to shear the dog often as the coat will hinder his work in the bush while hunting, the hair will be broken of on the branches in the woods thus causing him to have an un-kept look, however if you shear him down he will always look clean and neat. A hypo-allergenic dog who requires bathing as needed, drying takes some time. Non shedding, consistent minimal work is needed to help develop the proper cording. If you want to show the dog then the care is very simple providing that you follow a few simple rules. Bathe the dog only when he is dirty, only with cold water. Do not use shampoo, conditioners, softeners or other chemicals on the coat Wash only with brown bars of the old fashioned laundry soap, rinse thoroughly with cold water do not blow-dry the dog, let him air dry. Once or twice a week one might look behind the ears and the area where he sits and with your fingers separate any cords that might bind together. if you follow the rules you will have cords like the dog pictured above.
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