Avoid Yorkteses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

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Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese

Hound

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Ancient

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

Black
Gray
Fawn

Yorkteses are known for their coat length.

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Yorktese can have a litter of 4-6 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 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.

Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Obesity

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Patellar Luxation
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Eye Injuries

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

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

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

Yorkteses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

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

Playing fetch, Tug of war, Walking, Fetch, Cuddle, Walk, Playdate, Run, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Tag, Play keep away, Brushing

Walking, Cuddling

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorktese, it's at least 6 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 Podengo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkteses usually need at least 30 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 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.

Yorkteses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Portuguese Podengo is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Yorktese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Portuguese Podengo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Yorktese 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 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.

The average cost of a Yorktese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Yorktese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 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.

Yorktese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Portuguese Podengo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Yorkteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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