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Cantabrian Water Dog

Also known as Perro de Agua Cantábrico, Merlucero.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Cantabrian 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 States

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place 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.