Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Portuguese Pointer and Pudelpointer. Which is better: Portuguese Pointer or Pudelpointer or Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka?
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| Name | Portuguese Pointer | Pudelpointer | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Portugal |  Germany |  Russia |
| Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 374 | 244 | 509 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Perdigueiro Portugues, Portuguese Pointing Dog | Pudel, Pudlepointer, Puddle Pointer, Poodle Pointer, Pudle Pointer, Pudel Pointer | Bolonka Zwetna, Franzuskaya Bolonka, Russian Lapdogs, Colored Lap Dog |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | No set |
American Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $800-$1000 | 1500-1800 |
General Appearance - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Size | Medium | Large | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg) | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg) |
| Height | Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm) | Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) | Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm) | Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm) |
Hair & Care - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Coat | Rough |
Wiry Dense Harsh Double Waterproof |
Wavy Curly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Yellow Light Brown |
Liver Brown Black |
Black Gray Wolf Brown Red White |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Portuguese Pointer doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Pudelpointer doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Portuguese Pointers are low shedders. | Pudelpointers shed none to minimal. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Temperament |
Affectionate Lively Calm Submissive |
Calm Selfish Controlled Outright Tempered Independent |
Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Outright Tempered Intelligent Playful |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Portuguese Pointer's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Pudelpointer is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Portuguese Pointers are quite easy to train. | Pudelpointers are easy to train. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Portuguese Pointers are not the most playful dog breed. | The Pudelpointer is a playful breed. | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Portuguese Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Pudelpointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Portuguese Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Pudelpointers are highly affectionate dogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Portuguese Pointers need a lot of social interaction. | Pudelpointers are a social breed. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Portuguese Pointer rarely barks. | Average: The Pudelpointer barks occasionally. | Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Portuguese Pointers are good watchdogs. | Pudelpointers are good watchdogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Portuguese Pointers strongly protect their territory. | Pudelpointers are average defenders. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Portuguese Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Pudelpointer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Portuguese Pointers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pudelpointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Portuguese Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Pudelpointers have average wanderlust potential. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Portuguese Pointers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Pudelpointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Pudelpointers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Portuguese Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Pudelpointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Portuguese Pointers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Pudelpointers 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. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Stranger Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards strangers. | Pudelpointers are stranger friendly dogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Pudelpointers are kid-friendly dogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Pudelpointers are cat-friendly dogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Pudelpointers are dog-friendly dogs. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Portuguese Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Pudelpointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Portuguese Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Pudelpointers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Portuguese Pointers usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Pudelpointers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Portuguese Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Pudelpointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Portuguese Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Pudelpointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Health Issues | Portuguese Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Pudelpointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set |
Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 9-11 years | 12-16 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | Yes |
| Energy Level | Portuguese Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Pudelpointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Portuguese Pointers need quite a lot of exercise. | Pudelpointers have an average exercise need. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Portuguese Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Pudelpointers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 3 cups 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. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Portuguese Pointer has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Pudelpointer has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Portuguese Pointer is an average drooler. | The Pudelpointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Portuguese Pointer vs Pudelpointer vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 5-8 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 1-3 puppies |
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