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

Choose a Polish Tatra Sheepdog 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

Poland

Hound

Mastiff, Native Mountain Dogs

Ancient

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn

White

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog 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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Eye Injuries

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Portuguese Podengos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Walking, Cuddling

Walking, Swim, Walk, Run

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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog, it's at least 16 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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 80-130 pound (36 - 59 kg) Polish Tatra Sheepdog feed 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog is somewhere $4.90 - $5.60 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog is between $112 - $154. This makes an average of $1344 - $1848 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 Podengo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.