Croatian Sheepdog
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Croatian Sheepdog vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Croatian Sheepdog 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
Croatian Sheepdog
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
13 – 20 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Croatian Sheepdog
Medium
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Croatian Sheepdog
The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.
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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