Flat Coated Retriever vs Irish Water Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever
The Flat Coated Retriever is a lively and cheerful companion known for its friendly nature and lasting playfulness.
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Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel is an intelligent and lively dog with a friendly and attentive nature.
View profile→| Attribute | Flat Coated Retriever | Irish Water Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 56 - 62 cm | 53 - 61 cm |
| Weight | 29 kg | 26 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 9 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs |
| Grooming | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | None |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Trainability | High | Medium |
| Child Friendly | High | Medium |
| Character | The Flat Coated Retriever is a lively and cheerful companion known for its friendly nature and lasting playfulness. | The Irish Water Spaniel is an intelligent and lively dog with a friendly and attentive nature. |
Comparison
Flat Coated Retriever
Irish Water Spaniel
Summary
The Flat Coated Retriever is a large dog (29 kg) with a life expectancy of 9 years. The Irish Water Spaniel is large (26 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Flat Coated Retriever rates low, the Irish Water Spaniel medium. The Flat Coated Retriever scores high for child-friendliness, the Irish Water Spaniel medium. For beginners, the Flat Coated Retriever is the better choice. The Irish Water Spaniel is lower-maintenance overall.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Flat Coated Retriever has high trainability with very high energy
Flat Coated RetrieverFor Families
Flat Coated Retriever has high child-friendliness
Flat Coated RetrieverFor Active People
Flat Coated Retriever has very high energy level
Flat Coated RetrieverLow Maintenance
Irish Water Spaniel: grooming medium, shedding none
Irish Water SpanielFor Apartments
Irish Water Spaniel is large with high energy
Irish Water SpanielFrequently Asked Questions
The Flat Coated Retriever is a large dog (29 kg) with very high energy. The Irish Water Spaniel is large (26 kg) with high energy. The Flat Coated Retriever lives 9 years, the Irish Water Spaniel 13 years.