Brittany vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare the Brittany to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Portuguese Water Dogs.
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
France
Portugal
Origin Year
1907 AD
1297 AD
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
High
None
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-14 Years
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Brittany
Portuguese Water Dog
