Dog breeds :
Perro de agua Espanol / Spanischer Wasserhund / Spanish Water Dog
Lastarbeb de Ubrique, owner: Peter Olsson, Sweden
General
Rustic dog, well proportioned (medium weight), dolichocephalic, rather long-lined of
harmonious shape and attractive profile; of an athletic nature with well developed muscles
owing to his regular exercise; the profile is rectilinear, his sight, hearing and scent are well
developed.
Characteristics
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Temperament
Faithful, obedient, gay, hard working, brave and well balanced; learning ability outstanding
owing to his extraordinary faculty of understanding; he adapts to all situations and
conditions.
History
The presence of this dog in the iberian peninsula is most
ancient. its most dense population is in andalusia where he is used as a shepherd dog, and
where he has been known for centuries as the "turkish dog". its characteristics, most
particularly the quality of his coat, are adapted to the variation of humidity and drought of
the marshy regions, which qualifies him as a shepherd dog and auxiliary to the hunters of
wild fowl and fishermen in those regions.
Origin
Spain
Utilization
Used as shepherd dog, hunting dog and assitent to the fisherman.
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