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Name	Blue Heeler	Australian Bulldog	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	Australia	Australia	Portugal
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Aussie Bulldog	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Australian Bulldog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 60-78 pounds (28-35 kg), Female: 50-61 pounds (23-28 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?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 69 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 55.5 pounds (25.5 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (44-48 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$400-$800	$500-$700	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Australian Bulldog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Loving Alert Sensitive Intelligent Loyal Easygoing Familiar	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Bulldog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Australian Bulldog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Bulldog 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. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	Australian Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Bulldog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Bulldog breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Australian Bulldog 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: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	Australian Bulldog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Australian Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Bulldogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Bloat Dry Skin Obesity	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?	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Bulldog 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Heeler, Australian Bulldog and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Australian Bulldog: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Bulldog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Bulldog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Bulldog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Australian Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:	Dense	Smooth	Curly
Colors What are the original Blue Heeler, Australian Bulldog and Portuguese Water Dog color?	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	Red Fawn Brindle Orange Mahogany Apricot	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Australian Bulldog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or {name3 shedding:	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Australian Bulldog has a high 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 Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Bulldog dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Bulldog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Bulldog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Bulldog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Bulldog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Bulldog 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 Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Bulldog is not the best dog breed 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?	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Australian Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Blue Heeler or Australian Bulldog or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Blue Heeler and Australian Bulldog and Portuguese Water Dog have?	1-7 puppies	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Blue Heeler vs Australian Bulldog vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	No data available	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc.	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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