Portuguese Podengo
VS
Broholmer
Portuguese Podengo vs Broholmer
Compare Portuguese Podengo and Broholmer 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
Portuguese Podengo
Broholmer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 70 cm
65 – 75 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Summary
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.
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
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