French Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare French Bulldogs to Portuguese Water Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
8-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
16-28 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Portugal
Origin Year
1950 AD
1297 AD
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Low
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Medium
None
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
8-14 Years
10-14 Years
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
French Bulldog
Portuguese Water Dog
