Portuguese Water Dog vs Wetterhoun
Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is an intelligent, lively, and extremely eager-to-learn companion that forms a close bond with its family.
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Wetterhoun
The Wetterhoun is a robust, independent dog with a strong character.
View profile→| Attribute | Portuguese Water Dog | Wetterhoun |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 43 - 58 cm | 55 - 58 cm |
| Weight | 21 kg | 28 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 12 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs |
| Grooming | Medium | Medium |
| Shedding | None | Low |
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Trainability | High | Low |
| Child Friendly | High | Low |
| Character | The Portuguese Water Dog is an intelligent, lively, and extremely eager-to-learn companion that forms a close bond with its family. | The Wetterhoun is a robust, independent dog with a strong character. |
Comparison
Portuguese Water Dog
Wetterhoun
Summary
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium dog (21 kg) with a life expectancy of 12 years. The Wetterhoun is medium (28 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Portuguese Water Dog rates medium, the Wetterhoun medium. The Portuguese Water Dog scores high for child-friendliness, the Wetterhoun low. For beginners, the Portuguese Water Dog is the better choice. The Wetterhoun is lower-maintenance overall.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Portuguese Water Dog has high trainability with high energy
Portuguese Water DogFor Families
Portuguese Water Dog has high child-friendliness
Portuguese Water DogFor Active People
Portuguese Water Dog has high energy level
Portuguese Water DogLow Maintenance
Portuguese Water Dog: grooming medium, shedding none
Portuguese Water DogFor Apartments
Wetterhoun is medium with medium energy
WetterhounFrequently Asked Questions
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium dog (21 kg) with high energy. The Wetterhoun is medium (28 kg) with medium energy. The Portuguese Water Dog lives 12 years, the Wetterhoun 13 years.