The Spanish Water Dog Spanish Water Dog is a breed of dog developed by the shepherds in Spain as a multi-purpose herder who was also used sometimes as a gundog, as well as an assistant to fishermen.

Other Names:Perro de Agua Español

Turco de AndaluzAndalusian Turk

1100 A.D.First documented in Spain

1985Recognized by Spanish Kennel Club

1999Federation Cynologique Internationale (F.C.I.)

2004United Kennel Club – fully recognized

2005American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

2008AKC approved competition in herding, agility, obedience, and tracking SWD VIDEO

Classification: FCI: Group 8: Retrievers Section 3: Water Dogs. AKC: Working Group UKC: Gundog Group Appearance: Rustic dog, well proportioned

(medium weight), long, narrow head, attractive appearance, of an athletic nature with well developed muscles. Docked tail in US only.

Males should be approximately 17 to 19 in. tall at the withers, and between 39 to 48 lbs. in weight.

Females should be approximately 15 to 18 in. tall at the withers, and between 30 to 39 lbs in weight.

Coat: curly non-shedding coat that may naturally form cords.  Low dander hypo-allergenic dog.

Grooming: Minimal grooming, never brush, separate matted cords, eyes and ears cleaned as needed.

Temperament: High energy, strong herding and protective instincts, loyal family dog, sensitive to sudden sounds and movement, moody, and strong willed. Extremely intelligent.

The breed's life expectancy is about 14 years.

Hip dysplasia Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) Hypothyroidism Addison's Disease – natural steroid

deficiency Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Allergies Cataracts

8 Weeks (9 lbs)

23 Weeks (30 lbs)

Suleika Dulcie de LijaFCPR Reg. No. R8.389AKC FSS SR47648301Microchip 105061264

Born 01/27/2008

1st Generation 2nd Generation 3rd Generation 4th Generation 5th Generation

Solana (Dam)Gordocibig de UbriqueBreeder: Antonio Garcia PerezFCPR Reg. No. R6.905AKC FSS SR43485601Penn Hip 50%Eyes GoodBorn 08/03/2005Tatoo AE 00745Z

Hihorf De Ubrique (Dam)LOE 1257617Born 04/20/2001Breeder: Antonio Garcia Perez

Higueron De UbriqueLOE 1123227

CH(E.02) Lasso De UbriqueLOE 0886142

CH Lastone De Ubrique LOE 0579027Sotosina de Ubrique RRC 006365

Mokeh De Ubrique LOE 0861837

Mozart de Ubrique LOE 0464019Kelun de Ubrique RRC 0059987

Hormina De UbriqueRRC 0059964

Manzanares De UbriqueRRC 0053844

SP CH Gordo De Ubrique RRC 0051081Chica Rubia RRC 0040523

Bula DE Ubrique LOE 0548515Dumbo de Ubrique RRC 0048090Alfa De Ubrique RRC 0048477

Mokelassog De Ubrique (Sire)LOE 1257646Breeder: Antonio Garcia Perez

CH(E.02) Lasso De UbriqueLOE 0886142

CH Lastone De Ubrique LOE 0579027

Castano De Ubrique RRC 0050001Vasta De Ubrique LOE 0485552

Sotosina de Ubrique RRC 006365

CH (E.96) Torito De Ubrique LOE 0402313Sombra De Ubrique S36237/98

Mokeh De UbriqueLOE 0861837

Mozart de Ubrique LOE 0464019

Lago de Ubrique RRC 0048091Dana De Ubrique RRC 0047278

Kelun de Ubrique RRC 0059987Alegre DE Ubrique RRC 0058445Dana De Ubrique RRC 0047278

Haslo (Sire)Lija’s Rey de CorazonFCPR Reg No. R5.1063AKC FSS SR43485501Breeder: Linda KardonisPenn Hip 50%Eyes GoodBorn 10/05/2005

Barti De J. Macelia (Dam)Breeder: Jose Garcia PerezFCPR Reg No. R3.915AKC FSS SR32090401Penn Hip 90%Eyes Good

Beno De J.MaceliaRRC 0073721(Black)

GBCH Tahison LOE 0764254Bire LOE 0612640Dianarroaero De Ubrique LOE0387466

Estola De Ubrique RRC 0056173Tattoo AE-281M Born 10/13/1992

CH (E.'88) Moro RRC 004347Cibeles RRC00 53274

Bepi De J. MaceliaLOE 1270591Born 03/09/2001Tatoo AE-638V(Black)

CH(E.02) Lasso De UbriqueLOE 0886142

CH Lastone De Ubrique LOE 0579027Sotosina de Ubrique RRC 006365

Besi De J. Macelia RRC 0066594(Brown/White) Tatoo AE-324R

Ahitor De Ubrique RRC 0066594Estola De Ubrique RRC 0056173

Ch. Rancholunac de Ubrique (Sire)Breeder: Antonio Garcia PerezFCPR No. R5.934AKC FSS SR32090401UKC P425-080OFA GoodEyes GoodThyroid OptiGen clear for Prcd/PRA

CH (E.04) Lastar De UbriqueLOE 0999776(Brown)Antonio Garcia PerezDiane Philipson

CH Lastone De Ubrique LOE 0579027Born 05/19/1998

Castano de Ubrique RRC 0050001Vasta De Ubrique LOE0485552

CH Tara De Ubrique LOE 0402313Antonio Garcia Perez

Pantano De Ubrique RRC 0048092Alfa De Ubrique RRC 0048477

FIN CH FINJW-00Estesi De UbriqueRRC 0063246Born 01/10/2000(Brown)Nina Knappe

CH (E.96) Torito De UbriqueLOE 0402313

SP CH Moro RRC 0044347Lanita De Ubrique RCC 0055248

Fiama De Ubrique RCC 0053862

SP CH Gordo De Ubrique RRC 0051081Cal De Ubrique RRC 0049432

Spanish Water Dog Association of Americahttp://www.spanishwaterdog.org/index.php

Spanish Water Dog Clubhttp://www.swdclub.org/

Real Sociedad Canina de Españahttp://www.rsce.es

• Federation Cynologique Internationalehttp://www.fci.be/home.asp?lang=en

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