Spanish Water Dog Grooming Profile

Spanish Water Dog are considered very allergy-friendly. They possess a curly/wavy coat that has very low shedding. Their grooming needs are easy.

Allergy-friendly: 10 / 10

Spanish Water Dogs are low-shedding companions with a unique, single-layer curly coat that traps loose hair. While they are often suitable for allergy sufferers, their woolly hair requires manual separation of cords rather than brushing. Keeping them clipped short once or twice yearly makes maintenance much easier.

Shedding: 9 / 10

The coat should never be brushed. Many owners choose to clip the coat 2-3 times per year for easier maintenance if not showing. Add that many owners choose to clip the coat 2-3 times per year for easier maintenance if not showing.

Grooming need: 8 / 10

While grooming doesn't involve brushing, owners must manually separate cords to prevent matting and discomfort. Note that while grooming doesn't involve brushing, owners must manually separate cords to prevent matting and discomfort.

Low-maintenance: 5 / 10

The Spanish Water Dog is a medium breed. They typically weigh 31-49 lbs and stand 15.75-19.75 in tall when fully grown.

Size: 5 / 10

Spanish Water Dogs typically reach their full adult size by 15-18 months. While they may stop growing taller, they can continue to fill out and gain muscle mass.

Growth timeline: 4 / 10

Adult Spanish Water Dogs require high-quality protein and omega fatty acids to support their unique curly, waterproof coat.

Feeding amount: 4 / 10

Puppies should be fed 3-4 times daily until six months, then transition to twice daily. Clarify that puppies should be fed 3-4 times daily until six months, then transition to twice daily.

Puppy feeding frequency: 7 / 10