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Azores Cattle Dog vs Portuguese water dog
Azores Cattle Dog
PortugalThe Azores Cattle Dog is the directory name for the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, a mastiff-type dog breed from São Miguel Island in the Azores.
- Mastiff-type dog breed
- Originates on São Miguel Island
- Originally used for herding cattle
Portuguese water dog
PortugalThe Portuguese Water Dog, also called the Algarvian Water Dog or Portuguese Fishing Dog, originated in Portugal’s Algarve region.
- Originated in Portugal’s Algarve region
- Helped drive fish into nets
- Retrieved lost tackle and broken nets
The facts, side by side
| Azores Cattle Dog | Portuguese water dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | Fédération Cynologique Internationale Groups |
| Origin | Portugal | Portugal |
| Height | 48 cm | 43 cm |
| Weight | 20 kg | 16 kg |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Dog breeds, Medium dog breeds, Dog breeds from Portugal.