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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao De Agua or Bingley Terrier or Da Kochyano Spay? Find the right dog for you

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Name Portuguese Water Dog Airedale Terrier Afghan Hound
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Group Working Dogs Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
Da Kochyano Spay
Eastern Greyhound
Persian Greyhound
Ogar Afgan
Sage Balochi
Tazhi Spay
Tazi
Baluchi Hound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound weight comparison:
Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) 57 pounds (28 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound height comparison:
Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) 27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 28 inches (71.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 $600-$800 $2000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound intelligence:
Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound trainability comparison.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?
High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound playfulness comparison:
The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?
Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog 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 Airedale Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Airedale Terrier 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

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The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound mouthiness comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound health problems comparison:
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
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cataracts
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Airedale Terrier and Afghan Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound energy level comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
2 to 2.5 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. 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound coat comparison:
Curly Wiry
Dense
Rough
Fine
Colors
What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Airedale Terrier and Afghan Hound color?
Black
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Grizzle
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound grooming comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Afghan Hound? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound?

Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Portuguese Water Dog and Airedale Terrier and Afghan Hound have?
4-8 puppies 7-9 puppies 6-8 puppies

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Afghan Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.
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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
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
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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