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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao De Agua or Laika or Little Blue Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Portuguese Water Dog Russo-European Laika Australian Shepherd
OriginsPortugal flagPortugal Russia flagRussia United States flagUnited States
Group Working Dogs Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Laika
Russko-Evropeiskaya Laika
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Russo-European Laika? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:
Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 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: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:
Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 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 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 Unknown $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:
Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are quite easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? 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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Russo-European Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Stubborn
Independent
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Territorial
Bold
Cheerful
Resourceful
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
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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Russo-European Laika dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?
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: Russo-European Laika dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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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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Russo-European Laika dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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Russo-European Laika dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:
The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?
Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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A lot: Russo-European Laika is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Russo-European Laika 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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.
Average: Russo-European Laika dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Russo-European Laika dogs handle alone time quite well.
Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Russo-European Laika bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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 Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
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.
Rare
The Russo-European Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Russo-European Laika and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Russo-European Laika: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Russo-European Laika dogs need a lot of exercises.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Russo-European Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
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. 1.5 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Russo-European Laika has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:
Curly Dense
Thick
Double
Feathered
Colors
What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Russo-European Laika and Australian Shepherd color?
Black
White
Brown
Black
White
Grey
Pepper
Salt
Dark & White Patches
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or {name3 shedding:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Russo-European Laika dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
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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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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?

Low 🔽

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

Medium

The Russo-European Laika has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika is an average drooler.
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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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.
Russo-European Laika dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Russo-European Laika dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Australian Shepherd 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
Russo-European Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Shepherd 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.
Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people.
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika or Australian Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd?

Yes

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

Russo-European Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd 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 Russo-European Laika and Australian Shepherd have?
4-8 puppies 3-6 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7

Portuguese Water Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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