Is the Spanish Water Dog or the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) better for families with children?

Both the Spanish Water Dog and the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Spanish Water Dog or the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)?

The Spanish Water Dog and Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) shed a similar amount (very low).

The Spanish Water Dog is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

The Spanish Water Dog has noticeably higher energy than the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard).

Choose the Spanish Water Dog if you want a more energetic partner for sport and adventure or you want an easier dog to train.

Choose the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Is the Spanish Water Dog or the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) better for families with children?: Both the Spanish Water Dog and the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Spanish Water Dog or the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)?: The Spanish Water Dog and Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) shed a similar amount (very low).
Which is easier to train, the Spanish Water Dog or the Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)?: The Spanish Water Dog is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.