Portuguese Water Dog has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Kangal has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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 Kangal is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

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

Kangals shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Portuguese Water Dogs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Kangal if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Portugal

Turkey

poodle

Mastiff-type

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

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

700 BC

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown

Gray
Fawn
Sable

Portuguese Water Dogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Kangals have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

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 Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Portuguese Water Dogs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Kangals have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Kangals are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Portuguese Water Dog has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

Portuguese Water Dogs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Kangals need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Portuguese Water Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Kangals have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Portuguese Water Dog minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Kangal drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

While Portuguese Water Dog dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Kangal dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

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

Walk

Portuguese Water Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Kangals are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Kangals usually need at least 45 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Kangals are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

The Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Portuguese Water Dogs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Kangals are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Portuguese Water Dogs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kangals are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Kangals have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Portuguese Water Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Kangals are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.