Polish Tatra Sheepdog tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

American Water Spaniel has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Calm
Independent
Intelligent

Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Friendly
Obedient
Trainable

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

American Water Spaniels shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Choose a Polish Tatra Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

American Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Poland

United States

Mastiff, Native Mountain Dogs

spaniel, retriever

American Rare Breed Association
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.
Polish Tatra Sheepdog Club Of America
Polish Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1800s

Herding
Guardian Dog (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1940)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White

Black
Brown
Red
Sable

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

American Water Spaniels have medium-length coats.

A Polish Tatra Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An American Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

American Water Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Lenticular Opacities
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Hip X-Rays
Heart
Eye Examination

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

American Water Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

American Water Spaniel has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

American Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

American Water Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

American Water Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

American Water Spaniel dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walking, Swim, Walk, Run

Swim, Walk, Run

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

American Water Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Polish Tatra Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Water Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The American Water Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, American Water Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-130 pound (36 - 59 kg) Polish Tatra Sheepdog feed 5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) American Water Spaniel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Polish Tatra Sheepdog is somewhere $4.90 - $5.60 per day.

The average cost of an American Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Polish Tatra Sheepdog is between $112 - $154. This makes an average of $1344 - $1848 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an American Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

American Water Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

American Water Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

American Water Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

American Water Spaniels are highly friendly around strangers.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

American Water Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

American Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.