Unfortunately, the Crested Cocker 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
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Crested Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Silver

Black
White
Brown

Crested Cockers have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Curly

A Crested Cocker can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Crested Cockers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Portuguese Water Dogs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Deafness

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Hearing
Orthopedic
Urine and Blood Analysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Crested Cockers 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.

Crested Cockers 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 Crested Cocker, 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 Crested Cockers 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.

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For an average 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Crested Cocker feed 2 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 Crested Cocker is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Crested Cocker is between $42 - $50. This makes an average of $504 - $600 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Crested Cockers 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.

Crested Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Crested Cockers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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