Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Flat Coated Retriever vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Flat Coated Retriever 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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