Cesky Terrier 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.

Calm
Nonaggressive
Reserved
Cheerful
Quiet
Trainable

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Czech Republic

Portugal

scottish, sealyham, dandie dinmont terriers

poodle

American Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale

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

1940s

700 BC

Terrier (AKC:2011 & UKC)

Working (AKC:1983)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Gray

Black
White
Brown

Cesky Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Wavy

Curly

A Cesky Terrier 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.

Cesky Terriers 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Scottie Cramp
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Blood
Heart
Physical Examination
Biopsy

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cesky Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Cesky Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Cesky Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Portuguese Water Dogs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Cesky Terriers are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Cesky Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Cesky 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.

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

Walking

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

Cesky 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.

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 Cesky Terrier, 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.

In general most Cesky Terriers usually need at least 45 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 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.

Cesky Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-23 pound (6 - 10 kg) Cesky Terrier feed 2.3 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 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.

Cesky Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Portuguese Water Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Cesky Terriers 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.

Cesky Terriers are not dog-friendly.

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

Cesky Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Cesky Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Cesky Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Portuguese Water Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.