Unfortunately, the Skye-Pap 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.

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Fearless
Good-natured

Brave
Impetuous
Obedient
Docile
Intelligent
Quarrelsome

Skye Terrier and Papillon

poodle

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

Unknown

700 BC

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Red
Brown

Black
White
Brown

Skye-Paps are known for their coat length.

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

Straight

Curly

A Skye-Pap 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 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.

Skye-Paps typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Portuguese Water Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Follicular Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Skye-Paps 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.

Skye-Paps 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 Skye-Pap, 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 Water Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Skye-Paps usually need at least 50 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.

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

Portuguese Water Dog 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
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 21-28 pound (10 - 13 kg) Skye-Pap 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 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 Skye-Pap is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 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 Skye-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 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.

Skye-Paps have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Skye-Paps are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Skye-Paps 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.