Hovawart
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Hovawart vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Hovawart and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Hovawart
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
About Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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