Do Spanish Water Dogs Get Along with Other Dogs?

Wanting to adopt a Spanish Water Dog and want to know if Spanish Water Dog gets along with other dogs?

According to pet experts, Spanish Water Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that are good with other dogs.


Are Spanish Water Dogs Dog Friendly?

Are Spanish Water Dogs Good With Other Dogs?

    Already own a canine? If you are planning to bring in an additional dog to your existing family, you'll want to find a pet dog that combines well with others.

    There are dogs that are friendly with humans but that does not actually indicate that they are friendly with other dogs. Hence, it is necessary to know more about the breed's character and traits when picking the perfect addition to the family.

    It makes sense - if you want multiple dogs in your household (and we can't condemn you if you do!), of course, you would want them to harmonize.

    Here are a few breeds that are known to mesh with other dogs and considered dog friendly breeds.

    Top 5 Dog Friendly Breeds

    1. Labrador Retriever - Friendly, delicate, smart and excited to please, the Labrador Retriever is an excellent hunting companion and family dog.

    2. Bernese Mountain Dog - A dog breed that is calm, sensitive, and is very good with other pets. They are also exceptionally good with young children and strangers.

    3. Golden Retriever - With their shiny golden-colored coat and their lovely nature, the Golden Retriever is one of the most sought-after breeds and they are very friendly with everyone and that includes dogs, cats and other family pets.

    4. Havenese - These dogs are very playful and loving towards well, nearly everyone which does include other dogs and non-canine pets.

    5. Beagle - This strong little hound dog with its love for great outdoors is thrilled to be around people and just about everyone. It loves comradeship of both humans and other dogs. When socialized early, beagles are good around other non-canine pets too.

Do Spanish Water Dogs Get Along With Other Dogs

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. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vets to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

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

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

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. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

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

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

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.