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Name	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno	Koolie	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Portugal	Australia	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Portuguese Warren Hound Podengo Portugues	German Coolie German Koolie Australian Koolie	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Small	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Koolie? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)	33-53 pounds (15-24 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11 pounds (5 kg)	43 pounds (19.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	18 inches (47 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.	Average: The Koolie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Koolie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Koolie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders. See more.	Koolie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Loyal Lively Companionable	Intelligent Affectionate Dominant Dedicated Temperate Diligent	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Koolie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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 Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Koolie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Koolie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Koolie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	Koolie 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.	Australian Shepherd 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 Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Koolies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Koolie barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd 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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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 Koolie indoors.	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Koolie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Koolie 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.	Australian Shepherd 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 Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Koolie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd 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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Koolie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Koolie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Koolie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd 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: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Blindness Deafness	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Koolie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Koolie and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years	16-18 years The average lifespan of Koolie: 17 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Koolie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Wiry Smooth	Rough Smooth Double	Feathered
Colors What are the original Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Koolie and Australian Shepherd color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Orange Gold Chestnut	Black Red Blue Tricolor Chocolate Merle	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Koolie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately. See more.	Koolie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Koolie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Koolie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Koolie dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Koolie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most 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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Koolie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Koolie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd 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 Koolie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd 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.	Koolies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd 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: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Koolie or Australian Shepherd? 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: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Koolie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd 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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Koolie and Australian Shepherd have?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Koolie vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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. Australian National Kennel Council	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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