Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Portuguese Water Dog and the Glen Of Imaal Terrier are good for new owners, but the Portuguese Water Dog is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Glen Of Imaal Terrier and Portuguese Water Dog are great with children.
Grooming - The Glen Of Imaal Terrier is easy to groom while the Portuguese Water Dog has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Glen Of Imaal Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog

Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Portuguese Water Dog
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	14-16 in.	17-22 in.
Weight	30-35 lb	35-60 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Ireland	Portugal
Origin Year	1550 AD	1297 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please	Enjoys Attention Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 80°F	40°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High-Very High	High-Very High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	High-Very High
Top Running Speed	18 mph	22 mph
Strength	Very High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	Low	None
Dander	Low	None-Low
Drool Amount	Low	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	Yes	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Below Average
Chasing	High	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	High	Below Average
Protection	Average	Average
Remove Vermin	High	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Portuguese Water Dog
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Eye Problems	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Skin Irritation	Yes	No
Thrombopathia	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Portuguese Water Dog
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Curly Coat	No	Yes
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Blue	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	No
Black	No	Yes
Brown	No	Yes
White	No	Yes
White Markings	No	Yes