While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Water Spaniels are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Posavac Hound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Ireland

Croatia

poodle, portuguese water dog, barbet

Unknown

1800s

15th Century

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Brown

Red
Fawn
Isabella

Irish Water Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Posavac Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

An Irish Water Spaniel 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.

A Posavac Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Eye
Hip
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Ear Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Echocardiogram

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

Posavac Hounds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Posavac Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Walking, Swimming, Hunting, Running

Walk play

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Water Spaniel, it's at least 15 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 Posavac Hound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Water Spaniels usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Posavac Hounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Irish Water Spaniels require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Posavac Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-68 pound (25 - 31 kg) Irish 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.

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Posavac Hound feed 2 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 an Irish Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Posavac Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish 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.

The average per month expenses of a Posavac Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Irish Water Spaniels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Posavac Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Posavac Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.