Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanCantabrian Water Dog at a glance
- Origin
- Cantabria, Spain
- Appeared
- 1700 to 2011 (likely)
- Family
- Poodle
- Type
- Water dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- NATIONAL
- Status
- Living
The name. From Cantabria; nicknamed merlucero for retrieving hake that fell from fishing lines.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Poodle
Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, Lagotto Romagnolo, Löwchen
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Cantabrian Water Dog appears 1700 to 2011 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Cantabrian Water Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
