Portuguese Water Dog vs Goldendoodle
Compare Portuguese Water Dogs to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Portugal
United States
Origin Year
1297 AD
1992 AD
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low to High
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
None to Medium
Dander
None to Low
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Portuguese Water Dog
Goldendoodle
