Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Portuguese Water Dog wins 5–1

Samoyed Medium · Working

Portuguese Water Dog Medium · Working

Weight

35–65 lbs

35–60 lbs

Height

19–23.5 in

17–23 in

Lifespan

12–14 yrs

10–14 yrs

Origin

Russia

Portugal

Trait Comparison

4/5

Energy Level

4/5

5/5

Grooming Needs

4/5

5/5

Good with Kids

5/5

5/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

4/5

Intelligence

5/5

4/5

Trainability

5/5

5/5

Shedding

1/5

4/5

Barking

3/5

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

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