Breed Comparison: Boykin Spaniel Versus Portuguese Water Dog

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Boykin Spaniel Versus Portuguese Water Dog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boykin Spaniel and for the Portuguese Water Dog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boykin Spaniel or the Portuguese Water Dog.

Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog: Overview

Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are similar in size. The Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Boykin Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Portuguese Water Dog belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boykin Spaniel to the Portuguese Water Dog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog

Factor Boykin Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Height 14 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 11 inches tall at the
General Health 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Weight 25 to 40 pounds 35 to 60 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1130 $2860
Price Range $962 – $1450 $2500 – $3300
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 77.9 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend annual exams until age 10
  • GM1 GANGLIOSIDOSIS
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy – Univ of Pennsylvania –
  • NYU
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Sebaceous Adenitis
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 102 50

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boykin Spaniel in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Portuguese Water Dog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Boykin Spaniel is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Portuguese Water Dog is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Portuguese Water Dog is a better pet than the Boykin Spaniel. So, you should get the Portuguese Water Dog!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog

    Below is a list of where the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are most different:

  • Boykin Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Portuguese Water Dogs adapt well to apartment living.
  • Boykin Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Portuguese Water Dogs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • The Similarities Between the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog

    The Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are most similar:

  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are very playful.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog.

    Boykin Spaniels weigh 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Boykin Spaniels are 14 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Portuguese Water Dogs weigh 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Portuguese Water Dogs are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 11 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog

    The lifespan of Boykin Spaniels is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Boykin Spaniels is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Portuguese Water Dogs is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dogs is 12.0 years.

    Portuguese Water Dogs live longer than Boykin Spaniels.

    Temperament of the Boykin Spaniel Versus the Portuguese Water Dog

    The Boykin Spaniel has a better temperament than the Portuguese Water Dog.

    This is because the temperament score for the Boykin Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Portuguese Water Dog is 77.9 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Boykin Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 77.9 percent, the Portuguese Water Dog has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog by measuring the temperaments of 2 Boykin Spaniels and 163 Portuguese Water Dogs.

    Price of Boykin Spaniel versus Price of Portuguese Water Dog

    The average price of the Boykin Spaniel puppy is $1130. The price of the Boykin Spaniel typically ranges from $962 – $1450. However, the price of a Boykin Spaniel can be as low as $100 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 82 Boykin Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Portuguese Water Dog puppy is $2860. The price of the Portuguese Water Dog typically ranges from $2500 – $3300. However, the price of the Portuguese Water Dog can be as low as $900 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 140 Portuguese Water Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Portuguese Water Dog is more expensive than the Boykin Spaniel.

    Boykin Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog
    Average Price $1130 $2860
    Price Range $962 to $1450 $2500 to $3300

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Boykin Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Boykin Spaniel puppies or how many Portuguese Water Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Boykin Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Boykin Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Portuguese Water Dogs

    A breakdown of the prices of Portuguese Water Dogs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Boykin Spaniel puppy or the Portuguese Water Dog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    The Popularity of Boykin Spaniel versus Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Portuguese Water Dog is more popular with dog owners than the Boykin Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Portuguese Water Dog is 50 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Boykin Spaniel is 102 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Boykin Spaniel

    Popularity of Boykin Spaniel

    Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog

    Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog

    Year Boykin Spaniel Popularity Rank Portuguese Water Dog Popularity Rank
    2013 121 49
    2014 108 52
    2015 107 52
    2016 110 51
    2017 98 54
    2018 100 50
    2019 89 49
    2020 87 49

    Health Problems of Boykin Spaniel versus Health Problems of Portuguese Water Dog

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Portuguese Water Dog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Boykin Spaniel.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Portuguese Water Dog than for the Boykin Spaniel.

    8 health tests are recommended for Boykin Spaniel while 11 tests are recommended for the Portuguese Water Dog.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Boykin Spaniels and in Portuguese Water Dogs.

    Boykin Spaniel Health Problems

    Boykin Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Boykin Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Boykin Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Boykin Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Boykin Spaniels for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Boykin Spaniels here.

    Portuguese Water Dog Health Problems

    Portuguese Water Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Portuguese Water Dog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Portuguese Water Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Portuguese Water Dog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Portuguese Water Dogs for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend annual exams until age 10
  • GM1 GANGLIOSIDOSIS
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy – Univ of Pennsylvania –
  • NYU
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Sebaceous Adenitis
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Portuguese Water Dogs here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Boykin Spaniels and Portuguese Water Dogs

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Boykin Spaniel Breed is Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    This is because the Boykin Spaniel ranks 2 out of 7 dog breeds for Collie Eye Anomaly problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 684 Boykin Spaniels, 10 of them had Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Boykin Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in Boykin Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Collie Eye Anomaly problems: Rank 2 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Exercise Induced Collapse problems: Rank 2 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 3 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 21 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 23 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 28 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 48 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 52 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 108 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Portuguese Water Dog Breed is Early Onset Pra problems.

    This is because the Portuguese Water Dog ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Early Onset Pra problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 788 Portuguese Water Dogs, 0 of them had Early Onset Pra problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Portuguese Water Dogs, and how common these diseases are in Portuguese Water Dogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Early Onset Pra problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 15 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 59 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 94 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 111 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 140 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Boykin Spaniel and in Portuguese Water Dog and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog:

    Disease Boykin Spaniel Rank Portuguese Water Dog Rank
    Collie Eye Anomaly problems 2 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Exercise Induced Collapse problems 2 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Von Willebrands problems 3 out of 15 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 21 out of 182 dog breeds 140 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 23 out of 198 dog breeds 94 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 28 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 48 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 52 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 108 out of 144 dog breeds 111 out of 144 dog breeds
    Early Onset Pra problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 15 out of 32 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 59 out of 115 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog

    Boykin Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.

    Portuguese Water Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Boykin Spaniels shed more than Portuguese Water Dogs?

    Boykin Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Portuguese Water Dogs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Boykin Spaniel or the Portuguese Water Dog

    Boykin Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Portuguese Water Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Boykin Spaniel or the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Portuguese Water Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Boykin Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Portuguese Water Dogs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Boykin Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?

    Boykin Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.

    Portuguese Water Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Boykin Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Boykin Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Portuguese Water Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boykin Spaniel vs. Portuguese Water Dog

    Boykin Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Portuguese Water Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Boykin Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Boykin Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Portuguese Water Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boykin Spaniel or the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Portuguese Water Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Boykin Spaniels good family dogs? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?

    Boykin Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Portuguese Water Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Boykin Spaniels and Portuguese Water Dogs?

    Boykin Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Portuguese Water Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Boykin Spaniel Easier to Train than the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Portuguese Water Dogs are very easy to train.

    Is the Boykin Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Portuguese Water Dogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boykin Spaniel or the Portuguese Water Dog?

    Boykin Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Portuguese Water Dogs are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Boykin Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Boykin Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Boykin Spaniel:

  • Australian Shepherd (79 percent match with Boykin Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Portuguese Water Dog vs Australian Shepherd.
  • Bearded Collie (77 percent match with Boykin Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Portuguese Water Dog vs Bearded Collie.
  • Curly-Coated Retriever (75 percent match with Boykin Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Portuguese Water Dog vs Curly-Coated Retriever.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Portuguese Water Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Portuguese Water Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Portuguese Water Dog:

  • Bernedoodle (83 percent match with Portuguese Water Dog). Here is our comparison of the Boykin Spaniel vs Bernedoodle.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (79 percent match with Portuguese Water Dog). Here is our comparison of the Boykin Spaniel vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Boykin Spaniel and how the Portuguese Water Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Boykin Spaniel and of the Portuguese Water Dog to other breeds:

    Boykin Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Portuguese Water Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Portuguese Water Dog versus Irish Wolfhound     Portuguese Water Dog versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Portuguese Water Dog versus Sheepadoodle     Portuguese Water Dog versus Mastiff     Portuguese Water Dog versus Puli     Portuguese Water Dog versus English Toy Spaniel     Portuguese Water Dog versus Bullmastiff     Portuguese Water Dog versus Beagle     Portuguese Water Dog versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Portuguese Water Dog versus German Shepherd Dog     Portuguese Water Dog versus Whippet     Portuguese Water Dog versus Sloughi     Portuguese Water Dog versus Black Mouth Cur     Portuguese Water Dog versus Coton de Tulear     Portuguese Water Dog versus Miniature Poodle     Portuguese Water Dog versus Standard Poodle     Portuguese Water Dog versus Boerboel     Portuguese Water Dog versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Portuguese Water Dog versus Carolina Dog     Portuguese Water Dog versus Field Spaniel     Portuguese Water Dog versus Bich Poo     Portuguese Water Dog versus Bernedoodle     Portuguese Water Dog versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Portuguese Water Dog versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     

    Conclusion: Boykin Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boykin Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog better suits you and your family.