Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Comparison – Which dog is better Portuguese Warren Hound or Castro Laboreiro Dog?

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Name	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno	Cao de Castro Laboreiro
Origins	Portugal	Portugal
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. What other names are these breeds known by?	Portuguese Warren Hound Podengo Portugues	Castro Laboreiro Dog Dog of Castro Laboreiro Portuguese Cattle Dog Portuguese Watchdog Castro Laboreiro Livestock Guarding Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which breed is heavier?	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)	Male: 50-75 pounds (22.5-34 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-31.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11 pounds (5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Is a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno taller than a Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.	Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a commonly available dog breed.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare training requirements.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare alertness levels.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare territorial behaviors.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Friendly Loyal Lively Companionable	Protective Intelligent Dominant Fearless Brave
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro social needs comparison:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which can be better for hunting?	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. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs handle alone time quite well.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cao de Castro Laboreiro bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cao de Castro Laboreiro: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which breed is healthier?	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Cao de Castro Laboreiros are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Frequent The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Cao de Castro Laboreiro should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare activity levels.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average exercise need.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare daily food needs.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red Fawn Orange Gold Chestnut	Black Chestnut Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare drooling amounts.	The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare fur types.	Wiry Smooth	Rough Thick Resistant
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Do Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed more than Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare kid-friendliness.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Can a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and a Cao de Castro Laboreiro be friends? Do Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs get along with Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Cao de Castro Laboreiro is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cao de Castro Laboreiros are usually recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or a Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.

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