Boston Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Portuguese Water Dogs.

Boston Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
United States
Portugal
Origin Year
1870 AD
1297 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
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
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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