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Name	Portuguese Water Dog	Pumi	Barbet
Origins	Portugal	Hungary	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi	French Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Pumi? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet weight comparison:	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet height comparison:	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 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: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$2800	$500-$1200	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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 Pumi vs Barbet trainability comparison.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pumi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? 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.	Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Barbet 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 Pumi vs Barbet?	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet social needs comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Barbet 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.	Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Barbet 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.	Pumi 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.	Barbet 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 Pumi vs Barbet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet playfulness comparison:	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Pumi is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Barbet 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 Pumi or Barbet?	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 Pumi 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 Barbet indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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.	Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pumi dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Barbet 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 Pumi vs Barbet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Pumis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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 Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite
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 Pumi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Pumi and Barbet 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 Pumi: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet?	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 cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet energy level comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pumi dogs are high-energy dogs.	Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pumi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pumi dogs don't need too much sleep.	Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	2 to 2.5 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.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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 Pumi vs Barbet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet coat comparison:	Curly	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Pumi and Barbet color?	Black White Brown	Black White Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time) Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a trace of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable).	Black Gray White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet grooming comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pumi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Barbet 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 Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	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 Pumi vs Barbet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet?	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Barbet 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 Pumi is an average drooler. See more.	The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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.	Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pumi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Barbet 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 Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Pumi or Barbet?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Barbet 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 Pumi vs Barbet?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pumi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Barbet 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 Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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 Pumi or Barbet? 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 Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pumi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Barbet 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.	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 Pumi vs Barbet 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 Pumi and Barbet have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Pumi vs Barbet 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 2016 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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