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Name	Portuguese Water Dog	Airedale Terrier	Boxador
Origins	Portugal	England	England Germany Canada
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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	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 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)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$2800	$600-$800	$600-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxador is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador intelligence:	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Boxador dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador trainability comparison.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Boxador dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Boxador dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? 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. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boxador dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Fearless Cheerful Brave Bright
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Boxador 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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Boxador dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador social needs comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boxador dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Boxador dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Boxador 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador playfulness comparison:	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Boxador is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Boxador barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	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.	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 Boxador indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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.	Boxador 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 Boxador?	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.	Boxador dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	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 ⏺ Boxador 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 Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador mouthiness comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Boxador dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	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 Boxador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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 Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Osteochondrosis Dissecans Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
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 Boxador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Airedale Terrier and Boxador 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	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxador: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	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. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador energy level comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boxador dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? 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.	Boxador dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boxador dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Boxador breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador coat comparison:	Curly	Wiry Dense Rough	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Airedale Terrier and Boxador color?	Black White Brown	Black Tan Grizzle	Black White Fawn Yellow Brindle Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador grooming comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boxador requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Boxador 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 Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxador has a high 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. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boxador is an average drooler. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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.	Boxador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boxador dogs are 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 Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Boxador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Boxador dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	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 Boxador 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 Boxador 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.	Boxadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Portuguese Water Dog or Airedale Terrier or Boxador? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Boxador breed usually likes 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.	Yes 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 Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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 Water Dog and Airedale Terrier and Boxador have?	4-8 puppies	7-9 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Airedale Terrier vs Boxador 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	No data available

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