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Name	Cão da Serra de Aires	Miniature American Shepherd	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	Portugal	United States	Portugal
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog breeds.	Portuguese Shepherd Dog Portuguese Sheepdog	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	26-40 pounds (12-18 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 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?	33 pounds (15 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog? Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	16-22 inches (41-56 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 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?	19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$900-$1000	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd 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.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Lively	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog?	High: Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd 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.
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Social Needs Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. 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?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Cão da Serra de Aires rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Cão da Serra de Aires is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cão da Serra de Aires breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
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Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog?	Cão da Serra de Aires 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.	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.

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Cão da Serra de Aires has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cão da Serra de Aires bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	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

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Cão da Serra de Aires: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	The Cão da Serra de Aires is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Cão da Serra de Aires should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Eye Problems	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

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most active?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Cão da Serra de Aires has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1 to 1.5 cups 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.
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Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. What colors are available?	Black Fawn Grey Wolf grey	Black Blue White Merle	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Cão da Serra de Aires doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which drools least?	The Cão da Serra de Aires is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Cão da Serra de Aires has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Shaggy	Smooth	Curly
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog? Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best with kids?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cão da Serra de Aires or Miniature American Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog?	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd 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: Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Cão da Serra de Aires is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd 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?	Cão da Serra de Airess are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Cão da Serra de Aires breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most military use?	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.

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most puppies?	3-6 puppies	2-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. What's recommended?	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.

Cão da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified internationally?	No data available	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Cão da Serra de Aires, Miniature American Shepherd, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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