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Name	Portuguese Water Dog	Parson Russell Terrier	Puli
Origins	Portugal	England	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	54	119	142
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Parson Parson Jack Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Parson Russell Terrier? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli weight comparison:	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	14-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	16 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli height comparison:	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	12-14 inches (31-36 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	13 inches (33.5 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$2800	$400-$600	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Parson Russell Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli intelligence:	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli trainability comparison.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Happy Energetic Intelligent Obedient Bold Eager	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Parson Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli social needs comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Parson Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli playfulness comparison:	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Parson Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Parson Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Parson Russell Terrier indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Parson Russell Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Parson Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli mouthiness comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Parson Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Parson Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Parson Russell Terrier and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Parson Russell Terrier: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Parson Russell Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli energy level comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Parson Russell Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli coat comparison:	Curly	Rough	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Colors What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Parson Russell Terrier and Puli color?	Black White Brown	Black Tan White Brown	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli grooming comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Parson Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Parson Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Parson Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Parson Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Parson Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Parson Russell Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Portuguese Water Dog or Parson Russell Terrier or Puli? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Parson Russell Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Portuguese Water Dog and Parson Russell Terrier and Puli have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1997 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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