Portuguese Water Dog vs American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Portuguese Water Dog vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Portugal
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1297 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Portuguese Water Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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