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

West Highland White Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Affectionate
Courageous
Friendly
Independent
Alert
Intelligent

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

West Highland White Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Portugal

Scotland

poodle

scottish, skye, dandie dinmont, and cairn terriers

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
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

700 BC

1800s

Working (AKC:1983)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1908)(UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown

White

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

West Highland White Terriers 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 West Highland White Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 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.

West Highland White Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The West Highland White Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Inguinal Hernias
Copper Toxicosis
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

West Highland White Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

West Highland White Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

West Highland White Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

West Highland White Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

West Highland White Terrier 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

Belly rubs, Walking, Petting, Playing, Nap, Walk, Play, Run, Walking slow, Daily walks, River rafting, Camping, Hike

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.

West Highland White Terriers 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.

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 West Highland White Terrier, it's at least 6 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 West Highland White Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Portuguese Water Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

West Highland White Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin 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 15-21 pound (7 - 10 kg) West Highland White Terrier feed 1.8 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 West Highland White Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $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 West Highland White Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Portuguese Water Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

West Highland White Terriers 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.

West Highland White Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

West Highland White Terriers 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.

West Highland White Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.