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Name	Portuguese Water Dog	English Pointer	Cão da Serra de Aires
Origins	Portugal	England	Portugal
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	English Pointer	Portuguese Shepherd Dog Portuguese Sheepdog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or English Pointer? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires weight comparison:	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	26-40 pounds (12-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires height comparison:	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	16-22 inches (41-56 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)	19 inches (48.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$2800	$400-$500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer 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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires intelligence:	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires trainability comparison.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? 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.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Intelligent Lively
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires social needs comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires 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 Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires playfulness comparison:	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Cão da Serra de Aires is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Cão da Serra de Aires 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 Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cão da Serra de Aires breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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.	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Cão da Serra de Aires 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 Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cão da Serra de Aires has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires mouthiness comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Eye Problems
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 English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Cão da Serra de Aires should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, English Pointer and Cão da Serra de Aires breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Cão da Serra de Aires: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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 Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires energy level comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	2 to 2.5 cup 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.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Cão da Serra de Aires has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires coat comparison:	Curly	Dense	Shaggy
Colors What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, English Pointer and Cão da Serra de Aires color?	Black White Brown	Black White Brown Yellow	Black Fawn Grey Wolf grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires grooming comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Cão da Serra de Aires doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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 Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cão da Serra de Aires 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. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cão da Serra de Aires is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cão da Serra de Aires dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cão da Serra de Aires 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.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cão da Serra de Airess are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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 Water Dog or English Pointer or Cão da Serra de Aires? 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cão da Serra de Aires 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 Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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 English Pointer and Cão da Serra de Aires have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Portuguese Water Dog vs English Pointer vs Cão da Serra de Aires 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 1878 as a Sporting 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	No data available
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	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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