Portuguese Water Dog vs Teacup Poodle

Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Teacup Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Teacup Poodles.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Teacup Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
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General Details
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
6-8 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
2-5 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Origin Country
Portugal
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1297 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Traits
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Health Concerns
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Ear infections
Heart murmurs
Stifle Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Canine diabetes mellitus
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Portuguese Water Dog
Teacup Poodle
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
White
White
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