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Also known as Perro de Agua Espanol
A curly, clever all-rounder that herds, retrieves and swims
The Spanish Water Dog worked as a shepherd and a retriever on farms and boats in Spain. It is smart, loyal and very trainable, with a woolly curly coat that barely sheds, and it needs regular exercise and mental work.
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This breed needs about 90 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
90
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Very little, which suits many allergy-conscious homes, although the curly coat still needs regular brushing or clipping to avoid mats.
Around 90 minutes a day, ideally mixing walks, swimming or fetch with training games that make the dog think.
It is possible if the dog gets lots of exercise and mental work, but a house with a garden is easier for such an active, alert breed.
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