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Although the Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espaņol) has been around for centuries it was first recognised in
Spain in 1981. The breed is sometimes known as Turcos.
The President of the Breed Club here in Spain and the UK is Antonio Garcia, who has done tremendous work to promote this
breed,from reviving, to drafting the first official standard and campaigning the breed to official recognition. In June
1999 the breed won international recognition at the FCIīs Annual Assembly in Mexico. The breed can now be found in Germany,Finland,USA
as well as Spain and the UK.
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This breed is an adaptable dog, with great hardiness and resistance to disease, it adjusts to the environment no matter
how harsh the conditions can be. The dogs today are mainly used for herding,hunting,fishing and other water activities. It
also makes a great companion.
As a herder the Spanish Water Dog learns rapidly using itīs initiative to perform with little instruction. It is amazingly
agile, leaping and turning like an acrobat. The breeds webbed feet make it a great swimmer and this, it does with ease.
The Spanish Water Dog does not trust strangers which makes him an excellent watch dog. As long as this breed is kept active
they will be a happy and rewarding friend.
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