Breed Comparison: Ibizan Hound Versus Irish Water Spaniel

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Ibizan Hound Versus Irish Water Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Ibizan Hound and for the Irish Water Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Ibizan Hound or the Irish Water Spaniel.

Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel: Overview

Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are similar in size. The Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Ibizan Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Irish Water Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Ibizan Hound to the Irish Water Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel

Factor Ibizan Hound Irish Water Spaniel
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Height 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 50 pounds 45 to 65 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Temperament Score 91.2 percent 90.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 160 156
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 53 24

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Ibizan Hound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Irish Water Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Ibizan Hound is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Irish Water Spaniel is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Ibizan Hound is a better pet than the Irish Water Spaniel. So, you should get the Ibizan Hound!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are most different:

  • Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Irish Water Spaniels can tolerate cold weather.
  • The Similarities Between the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel

    The Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel.

    Ibizan Hounds weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Ibizan Hounds are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Irish Water Spaniels weigh 45 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Irish Water Spaniels are 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel

    The lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Irish Water Spaniels is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniels is 11.0 years.

    Ibizan Hounds live longer than Irish Water Spaniels.

    Temperament of the Ibizan Hound Versus the Irish Water Spaniel

    The Ibizan Hound has a better temperament than the Irish Water Spaniel.

    This is because the temperament score for the Ibizan Hound is 91.2 percent while the temperament score for the Irish Water Spaniel is 90.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 91.2 percent, the Ibizan Hound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 90.0 percent, the Irish Water Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 34 Ibizan Hounds and 30 Irish Water Spaniels.

    The Intelligence of the Ibizan Hound versus the Intelligence of the Irish Water Spaniel

    Ibizan Hound Irish Water Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 53 out of 130 dog breeds 24 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Ibizan Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 53 out of 130 dog breeds. The Ibizan Hound belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Ibizan Hounds tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Irish Water Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 24 out of 130 dog breeds. The Irish Water Spaniel belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Irish Water Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Irish Water Spaniel is more intelligent than the Ibizan Hound.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Ibizan Hound versus Popularity of Irish Water Spaniel

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Irish Water Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Ibizan Hound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Irish Water Spaniel is 156 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Ibizan Hound is 160 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Popularity of Irish Water Spaniel

    Popularity of Irish Water Spaniel

    Year Ibizan Hound Popularity Rank Irish Water Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 151 141
    2014 159 152
    2015 160 144
    2016 152 150
    2017 165 164
    2018 152 159
    2019 171 170
    2020 171 174

    Health Problems of Ibizan Hound versus Health Problems of Irish Water Spaniel

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Irish Water Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Ibizan Hound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Irish Water Spaniel than for the Ibizan Hound.

    4 health tests are recommended for Ibizan Hound while 5 tests are recommended for the Irish Water Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Ibizan Hounds and in Irish Water Spaniels.

    Ibizan Hound Health Problems

    Ibizan Hounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Ibizan Hound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Ibizan Hound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Ibizan Hound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Ibizan Hounds for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Ibizan Hounds here.

    Irish Water Spaniel Health Problems

    Irish Water Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Irish Water Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Irish Water Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Irish Water Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Irish Water Spaniels for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Irish Water Spaniels here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Ibizan Hounds and Irish Water Spaniels

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Ibizan Hound Breed is Baer Hearing Test problems.

    This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks 5 out of 21 dog breeds for Baer Hearing Test problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 402 Ibizan Hounds, 8 of them had Baer Hearing Test problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Ibizan Hounds, and how common these diseases are in Ibizan Hounds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 5 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 5 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 15 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 24 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 193 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Irish Water Spaniel Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Irish Water Spaniel ranks 5 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 111 Irish Water Spaniels, 7 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Irish Water Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in Irish Water Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 5 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 9 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 18 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 31 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 104 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 105 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 150 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Ibizan Hound and in Irish Water Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel:

    Disease Ibizan Hound Rank Irish Water Spaniel Rank
    Baer Hearing Test problems 5 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 5 out of 159 dog breeds 9 out of 159 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 15 out of 182 dog breeds 150 out of 182 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 24 out of 115 dog breeds 105 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 193 out of 198 dog breeds 104 out of 198 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 5 out of 71 dog breeds
    Shoulder problems Not Common 18 out of 22 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 31 out of 144 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel

    Ibizan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Irish Water Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Ibizan Hounds shed more than Irish Water Spaniels?

    Ibizan Hounds shed moderately.

    Irish Water Spaniels do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Ibizan Hound or the Irish Water Spaniel

    Ibizan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Irish Water Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Ibizan Hound or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Irish Water Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Ibizan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Irish Water Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Ibizan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Irish Water Spaniels?

    Ibizan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Irish Water Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Irish Water Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Irish Water Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Ibizan Hound vs. Irish Water Spaniel

    Ibizan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Irish Water Spaniels have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Irish Water Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Irish Water Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Ibizan Hound or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Irish Water Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Ibizan Hounds good family dogs? What about Irish Water Spaniels?

    Ibizan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Irish Water Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Ibizan Hounds and Irish Water Spaniels?

    Ibizan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Irish Water Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Easier to Train than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Irish Water Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Irish Water Spaniels adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Ibizan Hound or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Ibizan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Irish Water Spaniels are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Ibizan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Ibizan Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Ibizan Hound:

  • Sloughi (79 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Irish Water Spaniel vs Sloughi.
  • Whippet (86 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Irish Water Spaniel vs Whippet.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Water Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Irish Water Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Irish Water Spaniel:

  • Kerry Blue Terrier (78 percent match with Irish Water Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Ibizan Hound vs Kerry Blue Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Ibizan Hound and how the Irish Water Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Ibizan Hound and of the Irish Water Spaniel to other breeds:

    Ibizan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Irish Water Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Irish Water Spaniel versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Irish Water Spaniel versus Dogo Argentino     Irish Water Spaniel versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Irish Water Spaniel versus Gordon Setter     Irish Water Spaniel versus Japanese Chin     Irish Water Spaniel versus English Setter     Irish Water Spaniel versus Gordon Setter     Irish Water Spaniel versus Weimaraner     Irish Water Spaniel versus Irish Wolfhound     Irish Water Spaniel versus Pharaoh Hound     Irish Water Spaniel versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Irish Water Spaniel versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Irish Water Spaniel versus Afador     Irish Water Spaniel versus Puli     Irish Water Spaniel versus Irish Setter     Irish Water Spaniel versus Westiepoo     Irish Water Spaniel versus Cockalier     Irish Water Spaniel versus Shiranian     Irish Water Spaniel versus Norwich Terrier     Irish Water Spaniel versus Harrier     Irish Water Spaniel versus Pharaoh Hound     Irish Water Spaniel versus Miniature Schnauzer     Irish Water Spaniel versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Irish Water Spaniel versus Cavapoo     Irish Water Spaniel versus Canaan Dog     

    Conclusion: Ibizan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Ibizan Hound and the Irish Water Spaniel better suits you and your family.