Danish Spitz
Danish Spitz
VS
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Breeds
Danish Spitz
Comparisons
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Danish Spitz vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Compare Danish Spitz and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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
Danish Spitz
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 49 cm
20 – 30 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Danish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Great with kids
Tiny

Summary

About Danish Spitz
Medium, agile Nordic companion from Denmark with a foxlike face and curled tail. Cheerful, people‑oriented and alert, it barks to announce visitors. Dense double coat in white to cream shades needs regular brushing. Active and intelligent, it excels with gentle training and daily exercise.
About Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Smallest of the Portuguese Podengos, the Pequeno is a compact, athletic rabbit hunter with smooth or wire coat. Alert, loyal and affectionate with family, it’s reserved with strangers and a keen watchdog. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, positive training and basic grooming.

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