Bouvier Des Flandres vs Portuguese Water Dog

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Portuguese Water Dogs.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Portuguese Water Dog
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
Belgium
Portugal
Origin Year
1912 AD
1297 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Above Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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