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Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog

77/100

Good Match 👍

The Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog pairing scores 77/100 (Good Match 👍). Their strongest compatibility factor is energy match (80/100). Watch out for temperament overlap (20/100).

Side-by-Side Comparison

🦮 Labrador RetrieverPortuguese Water Dog 🌊

Sizelargevsmedium

Energy5/5vs4/5

Grooming2/5vs4/5

Shedding4/5vs2/5

Trainability5/5vs5/5

Barking3/5vs3/5

Lifespan10–14 yrsvs11–13 yrs

Weight55–80 lbsvs35–60 lbs

Compatibility Factor Breakdown

Energy Match80/100 (25% weight)

Labrador Retriever (5/5) and Portuguese Water Dog (4/5) have similar energy levels - great match!

Social Compatibility90/100 (20% weight)

Labrador Retriever rates 5/5 and Portuguese Water Dog rates 4/5 for dog-friendliness.

Size Compatibility85/100 (15% weight)

Labrador Retriever (large) and Portuguese Water Dog (medium) are well-matched in size.

Temperament Overlap20/100 (15% weight)

Shared traits: few direct matches.

Training Ease100/100 (10% weight)

Labrador Retriever (5/5) and Portuguese Water Dog (5/5) trainability.

Family Friendliness100/100 (8% weight)

Labrador Retriever (5/5) and Portuguese Water Dog (5/5) with kids.

Noise Level80/100 (4% weight)

Combined barking: Labrador Retriever (3/5) + Portuguese Water Dog (3/5).

Shedding Impact60/100 (3% weight)

Combined shedding: Labrador Retriever (4/5) + Portuguese Water Dog (2/5).

Highlights

✅ Both breeds are very social with other dogs

✅ Both breeds are great with kids

Temperament Traits

🦮 Unique to Labrador Retriever

Friendly Active Outgoing Gentle Trusting

🌊 Unique to Portuguese Water Dog

Adventurous Intelligent Loyal Energetic

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog good together?

Yes! Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog score 77/100 on our compatibility model, making them a good match�. Both breeds are very social with other dogs.

Which is better for families, Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?

Both breeds are good with kids. The Labrador Retriever has an energy level of 5/5 while the Portuguese Water Dog is 4/5.

Which needs more exercise, Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?

The Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog have similar exercise needs. Labrador Retriever rates 4/5 for exercise needs while Portuguese Water Dog rates 4/5. Plan for daily walks, runs, or active play sessions.

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