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Name	Irish Water Spaniel	Portuguese Water Dog	Pudelpointer
Origins	Ireland	Portugal	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Poodle Pointer Puddle Pointer Pudel Pointer Pudle Pointer Pudlepointer Pudel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer weight comparison:	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer height comparison:	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$2500-$2800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Pudelpointer is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer intelligence:	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Pudelpointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer trainability comparison.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pudelpointer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Pudelpointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Pudelpointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Independent Outright Tempered Selfish Calm Controlled
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Pudelpointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel 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.	Average to High: Pudelpointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer social needs comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pudelpointer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Pudelpointer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	Pudelpointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer playfulness comparison:	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Pudelpointer is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Pudelpointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Pudelpointer breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pudelpointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	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.	Pudelpointer 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pudelpointer 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 Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pudelpointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer mouthiness comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an 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.	Pudelpointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pudelpointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer health problems comparison:	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	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Pudelpointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Water Spaniel, Portuguese Water Dog and Pudelpointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Pudelpointer: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pudelpointer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer energy level comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pudelpointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pudelpointer dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pudelpointer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	2 to 3 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.	2 to 3 cups 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? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pudelpointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer coat comparison:	Dense Curly Tight	Curly	Wiry Dense Waterproof Double Harsh
Colors What are the original Irish Water Spaniel, Portuguese Water Dog and Pudelpointer color?	Brown	Black White Brown	Black Brown Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Pudelpointer doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pudelpointer 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: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pudelpointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Water Spaniel 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.	The Pudelpointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pudelpointer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pudelpointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pudelpointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pudelpointer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Pudelpointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel 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.	Yes Pudelpointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Pudelpointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pudelpointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer 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: Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog or Pudelpointer? 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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pudelpointer breed usually doesn't like 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer 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 Irish Water Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog and Pudelpointer have?	4-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pudelpointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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