Unfortunately, the French Pin 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.

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

French Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

French Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

United States

Portugal

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Unknown

700 BC

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Black
White
Brown

Straight

Curly

A French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

French Pins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

French Pins 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.

French Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

French Pins 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.

French Pins 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 French Pin, it's at least 9 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 French Pins 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.

The French Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) French Pin feed 1 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.

The average cost of a French Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a French Pin 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.

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.

French Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Portuguese Water Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

French Pins 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.

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Portuguese Water Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

French Pins 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.

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

French Pins 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.