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

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

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

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.

Alert
Friendly
Intelligent
Energetic
Independent
Protective

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

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

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

Germany

Portugal

northern spitz

poodle

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

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

early 1900s

700 BC

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
White

Black
White
Brown

American Eskimos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Straight

Curly

An American Eskimo 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.

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.

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

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

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Eye
Blood
Knee
Hip X-Rays

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

American Eskimo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Sniffing, Walk, Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking fast, Jumping, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Walking, Playing, Barking, Trekking

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

American Eskimos 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Eskimo, it's at least 7 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 Portuguese Water Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an American Eskimo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an American Eskimo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 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.

American Eskimo has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Portuguese Water Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

American Eskimos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

American Eskimos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

American Eskimos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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