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

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

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

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Portugal

United States

poodle

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

700 BC

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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

Mini Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Mini Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Mini Torkies 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

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

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 Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 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 Mini Torkies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Portuguese Water Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Mini Torkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 5-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Mini Torkie feed 1 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 Mini Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Mini Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Mini Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Mini Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Mini Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.