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Name	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno	Lancashire Heeler	Puli
Origins	Portugal	England	Hungary
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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	Ormskirk Terrier Ormskirk Heeler	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Lancashire Heeler? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli weight comparison:	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)	6-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11 pounds (5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli height comparison:	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)	10-12 inches (25-31 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	11 inches (28 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli 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 Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli trainability comparison.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? 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.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Loyal Lively Companionable	Alert Intelligent Friendly Clever	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
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.	Lancashire Heeler 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Lancashire Heeler dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli social needs comparison:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Lancashire Heeler dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Lancashire Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Puli 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? 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.	Lancashire Heeler dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli playfulness comparison:	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Lancashire Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Lancashire Heeler barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. 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 Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Lancashire Heeler breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli 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.	Average: Lancashire Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Lancashire Heeler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Collie Eye Anomaly Persistent Pupillary Membranes Reverse Sneezing Lens Luxation	No data available
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 Lancashire Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Lancashire Heeler and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Lancashire Heeler: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lancashire Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli coat comparison:	Wiry Smooth	Dense	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Colors What are the original Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Lancashire Heeler and Puli color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Orange Gold Chestnut	Black Tan Brown Liver	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Lancashire Heeler doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately. See more.	Lancashire Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli 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: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Medium ⏺ The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Lancashire Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli 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.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are generally with other pets.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler or Puli?	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Lancashire Heeler dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lancashire Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli 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.	Lancashire Heelers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler or Puli? 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.
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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 Lancashire Heeler vs Puli?	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lancashire Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler vs Puli 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 Lancashire Heeler and Puli have?	4-6 puppies	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Lancashire Heeler vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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