Portuguese Water Dog vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Portuguese Water Dogs to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Portugal
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1297 AD
1935 AD
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire 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
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Portuguese Water Dog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
