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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: American Akita or Portuguese Warren Hound or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name Akita Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Portuguese Water Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
American Akita
Japanese Akita
Great Japanese Dog
Portuguese Warren Hound
Podengo Portugues
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Large Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:
Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) 9-13 pounds (4-6 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg) 11 pounds (5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) 8-12 inches (20-31 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1200 $800-$1000 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.
Akita dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Faithful
Vigilant
Willing
Active
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Companionable
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
Akita dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:
Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Akita bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:
Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?
The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Sebaceous Adenitis
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Akita, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Prefers cold weather
The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:
Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average exercise need.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:
Fluffy
Dense
Waterproof
Straight
Wiry
Smooth
Curly
Colors
What are the original Akita, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Portuguese Water Dog color?
Black
Red
White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Gray
Red
Fawn
Orange
Gold
Chestnut
Black
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or {name3 shedding:
Akita dogs are heavy shedders.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Medium

The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog?
Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Yes
Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Akita or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Not really

Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Akita and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Portuguese Water Dog have?
3-12 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies

Akita vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
No data available American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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