Portuguese Podengo
VS
Field Spaniel
Portuguese Podengo vs Field Spaniel
Compare Portuguese Podengo and Field Spaniel 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
Field Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 70 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Field Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Medium
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 Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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