Landseer
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Landseer vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Landseer 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
Landseer
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
67 – 80 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
57 – 61 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Landseer
Easy to train
Giant
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Landseer
The Landseer is a giant, black‑and‑white water rescue and companion dog, calmer and more athletic than a Newfoundland. Gentle, people‑oriented and usually excellent with children, it needs space, regular grooming, steady training, and active owners willing to handle drool, mud and shedding.
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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