38. European Water Dog

The Spanish Water Dog is a cuddly yet capable worker, retrieving at sea and aiding hunts. Cheerful, vigorous, playful, and diligent, it may still act defensively with strangers, growling, snarling, or lunging despite deep loyalty. The AKC stresses early socialization. Patient, affectionate training produces the best outcome.
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Balances durability and flexibility.
Wondering about failure signals.
Definitely workshop fodder.
Seeds a retrospective template.