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

Choose a Bull Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Portugal

England

Hound

Bulldog, Old English Terrier

Ancient

1800s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn

Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle
Red

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Bull Terriers have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Portuguese Podengo can have a litter of 12-14 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.

A Bull Terrier can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems
Mitral Valve Disease
Lethal Acrodermatitis

Eye Injuries

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Eye Disease
Laryngeal Paralysis

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Blood Test
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Skin Scraping

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

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

Walking, Cuddling

Walking, Tug of war, Fetching, Playing around, Chewing, Running, Jumping, Walk, Sniffing, Fetch, Catch treats, Play, Chase, Eating Snacks, Hiking, Sleep, Camping, Tug-of-war, Beach, Cuddling

Portuguese Podengos 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.

Bull Terriers 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 Portuguese Podengo, it's at least 10 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 Bull Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Portuguese Podengos 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 Bull Terriers 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.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo 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 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Bull Terrier 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 Portuguese Podengo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bull Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Podengo 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.

The average per month expenses of a Bull Terrier is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Portuguese Podengos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bull Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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