Schnoodle vs Spanish Water Dog

Miscellaneous · Medium vs Herding · Medium

Quick take
  • Schnoodle is the larger breed at 6–75 lbs (males) vs 40–49 lbs for the Spanish Water Dog.

Side-by-side traits

TraitSchnoodleSpanish Water Dog
Group
MiscellaneousHerding
Size
MediumMedium
Origin
USASpain
Height (male)
10–26"17.5–19.75"
Height (female)
10–26"15.75–18"
Weight (male)
6–75 lbs40–49 lbs
Weight (female)
6–75 lbs31–40 lbs
Lifespan
Average expected lifespan.
10–16 years12–14 years
Energy level
Daily activity needs.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Trainability
How quickly the breed learns commands.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Intelligence
Problem-solving ability.
Very High (5/5)Very High (5/5)
Exercise needs
Daily physical activity required.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Shedding
Lower = less hair around your home.
Very Low (1/5)Very Low (1/5)
Grooming effort
Brushing, bathing, professional grooming.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Drooling
Lower = drier face and furniture.
Very Low (1/5)Very Low (1/5)
Barking
How vocal the breed is.
Moderate (3/5)Moderate (3/5)
Good with kids
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Good with other dogs
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Good with strangers
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Protectiveness
Watchdog tendencies.
Moderate (3/5)High (4/5)
Adaptability
Apartment / new environment tolerance.
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Coat length
longlong
Hypoallergenic
Lower-shedding, less dander.
YesYes
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About the Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a playful, smart, family-oriented Schnauzer × Poodle hybrid — comes in mini, standard, and giant. Originally from USA, this medium miscellaneous breed typically weighs 6–75 lbs and lives 10–16 years. Breeders describe them as playful, smart, family-oriented.

About the Spanish Water Dog

The Spanish Water Dog is a loyal, smart, athletic Spanish all-purpose herder, hunter, and water-rescuer with a curly cord coat. Originally from Spain, this medium herding breed typically weighs 40–49 lbs and lives 12–14 years. Breeders describe them as loyal, smart, athletic.

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Schnoodle health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Eye disorders
  • Skin conditions

Spanish Water Dog health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Eye disorders
  • Hypothyroidism