Portuguese Water Dog vs Rottweiler

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Portuguese Water Dog wins 5–1

Portuguese Water Dog Medium · Working

Rottweiler Large · Working

Weight

35–60 lbs

80–135 lbs

Height

17–23 in

22–27 in

Lifespan

10–14 yrs

8–10 yrs

Origin

Portugal

Germany

Trait Comparison

4/5

Energy Level

3/5

4/5

Grooming Needs

2/5

5/5

Good with Kids

3/5

4/5

Good with Dogs

3/5

5/5

Intelligence

5/5

5/5

Trainability

4/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

3/5

Barking

3/5

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

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