Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Portuguese Water Dog
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Portuguese Water Dog
15.5–18 in
Height
17–23 in
40–45 lb
Weight
35–60 lb
13–15 yr
Lifespan
11–13 yr
$1.5–3.5k
Puppy price
$2.5–5.0k
#177
AKC popularity
#50
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
3
Good with Young Children
5
4
Good with Other Dogs
4
3
Shedding Level
2
2
Coat Grooming
4
2
Drooling Level
2
5
Good with Strangers
4
4
Playfulness
5
3
Watchdog / Protective
4
4
Adaptability
5
3
Trainability
5
5
Energy Level
5
4
Barking Level
3
4
Mental Stimulation Needs
5
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Portuguese Water Dog
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Where they diverge
Good with Young Children
Portuguese Water Dog is better with kids (2-point difference)
Coat Grooming
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen needs less grooming (2-point difference)
Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog is easier to train (2-point difference)
Shedding Level
Portuguese Water Dog sheds less (1-point difference)
Good with Strangers
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is friendlier with strangers (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen if…
- Hunters
- Active families
- Rural living
- You value shedding level — Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Portuguese Water Dog if…
- Allergy sufferers
- Active families
- Water and outdoor enthusiasts
- You value good with young children — Portuguese Water Dog scores higher here.
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Portuguese Water Dog Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Portuguese Water Dog home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
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