Portuguese Water Dog
VS
Whippet
Portuguese Water Dog vs Whippet
Compare Portuguese Water Dog and Whippet 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 Water Dog
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 57 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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