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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao De Agua or Perro De Agua Español or Curly Retriever? Find the right dog for you

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Name Portuguese Water Dog Spanish Water Dog Goldendoodle
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Group Working Dogs Gun Dog Companion Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Perro De Agua Español Curly Retriever
Goldenpoo
Curly Golden
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:
Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle height comparison:
Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) 13-24 inches (33-61 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) 18.5 inches (47 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 $1000-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle intelligence:
Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? 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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Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Athletic
Diligent
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Trainable
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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Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?
High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:
The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?
Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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.
Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Spanish Water Dog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Addison's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Addison's Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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.
Average
The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Spanish Water Dog and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle energy level comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
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. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:
Curly Curly
Waterproof
Woolly
No Undercoat
Grow into dreadlocks
Curly
Wavy
Smooth
Straight
Colors
What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Spanish Water Dog and Goldendoodle color?
Black
White
Brown
Black
White
Chestnut
Black & White
Brown & White
Black
Gray
Red
White
Brown
Yellow
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or {name3 shedding:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
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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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?

Low 🔽

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

Medium

The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Goldendoodle has a low 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 Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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.
Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spanish Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Goldendoodle 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
Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Goldendoodle 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.
Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog or Goldendoodle? 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle?

Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

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

Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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 Spanish Water Dog and Goldendoodle have?
4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies

Portuguese Water Dog vs Spanish Water Dog vs Goldendoodle 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 2015 as a Herding 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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