Portuguese Water Dog vs Boxer

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Portuguese Water Dog wins 3–2

Portuguese Water Dog Medium · Working

Boxer Large · Working

Weight

35–60 lbs

50–80 lbs

Height

17–23 in

21.5–25 in

Lifespan

10–14 yrs

10–12 yrs

Origin

Portugal

Germany

Trait Comparison

4/5

Energy Level

5/5

4/5

Grooming Needs

1/5

5/5

Good with Kids

5/5

4/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

5/5

Intelligence

4/5

5/5

Trainability

4/5

1/5

Shedding

2/5

3/5

Barking

3/5

Portuguese Water Dog — Boxer (highlighted = better for that trait)

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