The type "Sierra"
This dog is a little taller then the dogs from the north of Spain.  He is very robust, solid, the biggest are 54 cm in height.  The ribs are more rounded, has many woolly layers and has mostly a black and dark brown coat.  Region is south of Spain.

Type "Marismeño"
The dogs from the swamps are called "Marismeño"
This are dogs without or less subhair, resulting to beautiful curls.  Mostly born with a dark brown coat.
He is a little smaller and longer as the type "Sierra". Not so robust, height 48 cm.
They are used as hunt dog to report.  Region in the province of Huelva and Sevilla, National Park of "Doñana".

Type "North"
This are the water dogs from the north of Spain
He is mostly used as a help with fishermen.  Works like a Newfoundland dog, help to pulling out the fishing net and catch the fish that drops overboard.
This water dog has a fine structure, more flat ribs.  Mostly sandy clay or colored coat.
More woolly coat with a high density, this is the reason why the coat has less curls.
The dog is a little suspicious from nature to people because of his independent activity, work.

Our dog Zeno Del Pipa Casita is a mixture of type Sierra and type Marismeño.
The dog Zagal Del Pipa Casita is a mixture of type Sierra and type North.

Books on Spanish water dogs:
"El Nuevo Libro del Perro de Agua Espanol" written by Josefina Gomez-Toldra   ISBN 84-305-8288-6
"El Perro de Aqua Espanol".  ISBN 84-922496-3-3
Types of Spanish water dogs : a book written by Cecilio Barba Capote who gives a description of the 3 types

More information on Spanish water dog types
contact Peter from "Del Pipa Casita Kennel"  language   Dutch and English
contact Sebastián from "PDAE De Benamaina"   language   Spainish and English