Finnish Lapphund vs Portuguese Water Dog

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Portuguese Water Dogs.

Finnish Lapphund vs Portuguese Water Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
Finland
Portugal
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1297 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
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
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium to High
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Brown and White
Black
Black and White
Brown
Brown and White
White
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