The difficulty in finding the ideal partner has caused many people to opt for a pet to live together. It is often said that dogs are man’s best friend, and for this reason, sometimes the bond between them is stronger than the one you can have with your own partner. And, above all, much more durable.
Among the dogs, we can highlight the so-called water dogs, which, as their name suggests, are skilled in the water despite the fact that this type of animal is usually characterized by the opposite. In addition, they are really affectionate if we educate them correctly. The reality is that they are aggressive or dangerous is completely a myth.
What are water dogs?
Many wonder what a water dog is like. This animal usually measures between 50 and 60 centimeters, in addition to presenting a huge ball of fur that makes it a real cute for all lovers of petting dogs. Its curly, silky hair is reminiscent of a sheep’s wool, and it even comes in many varieties of color whether it is brown, black, or white. Their life expectancy is between ten and fourteen years old, and they have a good character as well as being really active.
In fact, as they grow, Water Dogs need to move more and perform a greater number of exercises and sports activities. Therefore, if you are an active person, this type of pet will come in handy because it will be able to keep up with your pace without any problem.
However, if you are a person with a large number of occupations, this type of animal can cause you some inconvenience. Do not forget that water dogs need to move if they do not want to become nervous. Therefore, if you do not have that time you can have a bad time.
Learn about the origin of water dogs
Also, if you are thinking of acquiring some type of water dog, you will like to know the curious history of its origin. In fact, there are two theories about when they arrived in Spain, although one is given less credibility than the other. On the one hand, it is said that they arrived in the middle of the 18th or 19th century as a result of the commercial relations that the Turks had with the Spanish merchants. In spite of everything, little credibility is given to it both because of its origin and because of its historical moment.
Most experts argue that they arrived much earlier. More specifically, at the time of the Reconquista when the Arabs formed what is known as the territory of Al-Andalusia. This theory has much more credibility for several reasons. Water dogs are a great help in the works that are carried out in mountainous territory, more specifically in the mountains of Granada or Cádiz.
In addition, they also worked towing the boats carrying the Berber troops led by Ben Yusuf. For this reason, it is speculated that it was during the war that culminated in the expulsion of the Arabs in 1492 by the Catholic Monarchs, coinciding with the period of greatest splendor of the Spanish empire that also discovered America under Christopher Columbus.
Benefits of having a water dog
All in all, there are numerous benefits of choosing a water dog as a pet for our domestic tasks. Some of the most prominent are:
• An active dog. Many of us like to go to the field and do sports. The water dog is one of the best companions we can find for it. As we have said before, with each passing year he has more desire to go out and run around the field.
• Affectionate character. In addition to being really active, he is an ideal dog to be your friend. He has a really affectionate and affable character, ideal for keeping company with other people who feel lonely and need a friend who allows them to share moments.
• It can be left alone at home. One of the great problems of dogs is who to leave them with if we go on a trip, either for professional reasons or because we want a vacation. You should know that water dogs are very independent. However, here are some tips on leaving dogs home alone.
• Easy to care for. Water dogs are also very simple and therefore do not require any special care on our part. In this way, if you do not want headaches, without a doubt, the water dog should be one of your choices.
Despite all these benefits, it is often believed that water dogs can be aggressive or dangerous. It is really a myth, as they are very affectionate if the correct steps are followed. In spite of everything, if you are worried that your dog may attack others, we will give you some tips to avoid it.
How to take care of water dogs:
Water dogs have a life cycle that must be respected, as is the case even with humans themselves. It is necessary that the first four months of his life are with his mother as it will help him get used to the environment in which they find themselves. Taking them out beforehand could turn him into an aggressive, nervous dog that does not meet any of the characteristics set out above.
From four months, it is already a dog that can adopt a much more independent attitude and is ready to be our pet, if our wish is to give it affection and love. Little by little, he will begin to be active, since as we have said before, they are a type of animal that requires a lot of sporting activity. In fact, it will increase over the years. Therefore, your diet must be adapted to your needs. About 230 grams of solid food is enough, as long as it has proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates… They eat almost like humans themselves.
If we meet these two requirements of giving them their space to run more and more when they grow up and we feed them correctly, in addition to obviously giving them a shelter and a home, we will prevent them from becoming aggressive or dangerous. Of course, you should also know that initially they are distrustful dogs. In this way, in the first contact with a stranger they can become dry. In this sense, it is also recommended that they live with other types of animals so that they get used to seeing new faces at any time. In this way, we will reduce that feeling of a more serious and less friendly first contact.
As with most dogs, water dogs must also follow a strict health check by a specialized veterinarian. They do not require special care, and most of the diseases they can catch are related to sight and hair. That yes, it is necessary to follow the entire vaccination schedule properly to achieve a good state of health of the dog. Before starting the vaccinations, an elimination of all the parasites that can cause the vaccinations to have no effect on your body should be carried out. Following all these tips will prevent water dogs from becoming aggressive or dangerous to others.
