Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Brazilian Terrier | Portuguese Podengo Pequeno | Whippet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Brazil |  Portugal |  England |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 490 | 159 | 61 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Fox Paulistinha, Terrier Brasileiro | Podengo Portugues, Portuguese Warren Hound | English Whippet, Snap Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. |
| Breed Recognition | Dog Registry of America Inc. | No set | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
| Price | $500-$700 | $800-$1000 | $800-$1200 |
General Appearance - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Size | Small | Small | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg) | 9-13 pounds (4-6 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 17.5 pounds (8 kg) | 11 pounds (5 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) |
| Height | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) | 8-12 inches (20-31 cm) | Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 15 inches (38.5 cm) | 10 inches (25.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Coat | Smooth | Smooth Wiry | Fine Short Close in texture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Tricolor Blue Black | Fawn Gray Red Chestnut Gold Orange Black | Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Brazilian Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Brazilian Terriers are low shedders. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos shed moderately. | Whippets are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Temperament | Active Friendly Keen Alert Gentle Restless | Active Friendly Lively Companionable Loyal | Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Brazilian Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Brazilian Terriers are quite easy to train. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are quite easy to train. | Whippets are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Brazilian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Brazilian Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Brazilian Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are highly affectionate dogs. | Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Brazilian Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos need for social interaction is average. | Whippets need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Average: The Brazilian Terrier barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. | Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Brazilian Terriers are average watchdogs. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average watchdogs. | Whippets are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Brazilian Terriers strongly protect their territory. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average defenders. | Whippets can't provide protection for their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Brazilian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Brazilian Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Brazilian Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Brazilian Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos 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. | Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Brazilian Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Brazilian Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Stranger Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average friendly towards strangers. | Whippets are average friendly towards strangers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are kid-friendly dogs. | Whippets are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are dog-friendly dogs. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are dog-friendly dogs. | Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Brazilian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people. | Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Brazilian Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Brazilian Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Brazilian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Health Issues | The Brazilian Terrier 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 Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Dental Problems Ear Infections Eye Infections Liver Issues Skin Allergies | No set | Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-14 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Brazilian Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are high energy dogs. | Whippets are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Brazilian Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average exercise need. | Whippets have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Brazilian Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Portuguese Podengo Pequenos don't need too much sleep. | Whippets don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | Average. | Low. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers warm weather |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Brazilian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Brazilian Terrier is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Whippet
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-7 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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