“I currently have two mature dogs, but never owned a puppy, let alone a 'Ferrari' of the canine world, a Spanish Water Dog! This book has provided me with the breadth of information necessary to successfully raise a puppy through to adolescence and finally maturity, but, more specifically, has helped me to understand the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish Water Dog breed. The book covers the origins of the breed, temperament; training, body language, the law and future of the breed plus lots more!

Each section is illustrated with pictures of the breed along with a clear and easy to understand training guide.

Here's to many years of happiness with my beloved, mischievous, vivacious SWD!”

Jayne Williamson-Schiess

Spanish Water Dogs are a breed apart

They are faithful, endearing and delightful to own but are also ‘wired’ to work, guard and think for themselves. These basic traits were essential for them to survive and succeed in an environment that was much more demanding than the one we offer to our companion dogs in the UK.
To get the best from your dog you should learn to appreciate what makes him tick and why he can, if left to his own devices, manipulate, control and run circles round you !
In this book you will find valuable insights into:

History - to understand the original purpose of the breed and consequently its ‘primitive’ nature
Living with and understanding the psyche of the breed
Choosing, buying, rearing and socialising a puppy
A positive approach to training and problem solving
Breeding and developing awareness of existing heath problems
Activities that you can enjoy with your dog
Problems that may develop in the senior years
And much, much more ........................

Within these pages you will find everything you need to know to raise a Spanish Water Dog that you can be proud of, and who will be a credit to the Breed for many years to come.