Are Spanish Water Dogs Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Looking to own a Spanish Water Dog and want to know whether Spanish Water Dog are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to dog, Spanish Water Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Spanish Water Dogs Friendly?

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Are Spanish Water Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to picking a dog, you most likely want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Put simply, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most canines are definitely fond of people, some are extremely sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Friendliness doesn't necessarily depend on breed. Most dogs are friendly if they have been introduced to new people, places, and experiences as they were growing up.

    So, essentially, you can make any dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Just about all dogs will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even threatening toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers character towards people is almost unparalleled. Labradors are amazingly social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral problems in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very energetic, social, and intelligent dogs that make extraordinary friends. They do very well in a variety of different dog sports and enjoy the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partly due to its looks, but also because of its terrific personality. Pugs are very social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred mainly as a friend and lapdog. Due to this, they are very friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was originally bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are active, smart family companions that are terrific for individuals and families alike. They are really social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

Do Spanish Water Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

Spanish Water Dog Information

The SWD is a medium size, athletic, robust dog that is slightly longer than tall. Their tails are usually docked in the US, but undocked tails are not a fault in conformation showing if the dog was bred in a non-docking country. The head should be strong and carried with elegance. The skull is flat and the top is parallel with the top of the muzzle. The nose, eye-rims and paw pads are the same colour as the darkest part of the coat or darker. The eyes are expressive and set fairly wide apart. They should be hazel, chestnut or dark brown in colour, depending on the coat colour. The ears are set at medium height on the skull, and are triangular.

The SWD is diligent, loyal, affectionate, and intelligent. They have very strong natural herding and guarding instincts, leading them to become the "self-appointed" guardians of their homes. SWDs thrive on work and play. Their athleticism and extremely hard working nature leads them to excel at any number of tasks. They can be wary with strangers, and early and continuing socialization with a variety of people and other animals is essential for a well-adjusted, social dog. Good socialization at an early age greatly helps them cohabit with small children.

What to do if you lose your Spanish Water Dog

If your Spanish Water Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the local vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Spanish Water Dog

If you find a Spanish Water Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who can scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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