While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Portuguese Water Dogs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Golden Border Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Portuguese Water Dogs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Golden Border Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Portugal

United States

poodle

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

700 BC

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Curly

Wavy

A Portuguese Water Dog can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Golden Border Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Portuguese Water Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Golden Border Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Portuguese Water Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Border Retrievers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Portuguese Water Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Golden Border Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Petting, Running, Run, Frisbee, Swim, Fetch, Nose work, Sniffing, Drinking water, Jogging, Walk, Tug-of-war, Jump

Fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Portuguese Water Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Border Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Portuguese Water Dogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 42-60 pound (19 - 27 kg) Portuguese Water Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Portuguese Water Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Border Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Water Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Portuguese Water Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Border Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

The Portuguese Water Dog is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Golden Border Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Portuguese Water Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Border Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Portuguese Water Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Portuguese Water Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Golden Border Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.