Löwchen vs Spanish Water Dog
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Löwchen
Spanish Water Dog
11–13 in
Height
15.8–19.8 in
10–15 lb
Weight
31–49 lb
15–15 yr
Lifespan
12–14 yr
$2.0–6.0k
Puppy price
$1.5–3.5k
#168
AKC popularity
#153
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
5
Good with Young Children
4
3
Good with Other Dogs
3
2
Shedding Level
1
2
Coat Grooming
4
1
Drooling Level
2
3
Good with Strangers
3
4
Playfulness
4
4
Watchdog / Protective
3
4
Adaptability
3
4
Trainability
4
3
Energy Level
4
3
Barking Level
3
3
Mental Stimulation Needs
5
Löwchen Spanish Water Dog
Overlay
Where they diverge
Coat Grooming
Löwchen needs less grooming (2-point difference)
Mental Stimulation Needs
Spanish Water Dog needs more mental stimulation (2-point difference)
Good with Young Children
Löwchen is better with kids (1-point difference)
Shedding Level
Spanish Water Dog sheds less (1-point difference)
Drooling Level
Löwchen drools less (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value good with young children — Löwchen scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Spanish Water Dog if…
- Active owners
- Allergy sufferers
- Dog sports enthusiasts
- You value coat grooming — Spanish Water Dog scores higher here.
Löwchen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Löwchen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Spanish Water Dog Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Spanish Water Dog home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you