Bearded Collie vs Portuguese Water Dog

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Portuguese Water Dogs.

Bearded Collie vs Portuguese Water Dog
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
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General Details
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Portugal
Origin Year
1500 AD
1297 AD
Temperament
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Low to Medium
None to Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bearded Collie
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Black
Black and White
Brown
Brown and White
White
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