Västgötaspets
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Västgötaspets vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 33 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
9 – 15 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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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