Bouvier des Flandres
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Bouvier des Flandres vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Bouvier des Flandres and Portuguese Podengo side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bouvier des Flandres
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
59 – 68 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
27 – 40 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
7 – 10 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bouvier des Flandres
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Large
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Bouvier des Flandres
Powerful, rugged herding dog from Flanders, medium‑large with a thick, tousled double coat and bearded face. Calm yet serious, strongly loyal and protective, it needs early socialization, confident positive training, regular mental challenges, and plenty of daily exercise.
About Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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