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Portuguese Water Dog
A.K.A. : Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
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Portuguese Water Dog
A.K.A. :Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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| Overview: | The Portuguese Water Dog is a very fun-loving breed. They do not shed, thus making them a low-maintenance breed. They're very playful and, as their name implies, they love to play in the water. Suitable for both city and country living. |
| Breed Group: | Working |
| Weight (lbs): | male: 42-60, female: 35-50 |
| Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 17-21 |
| Colors: | Black, white, brown, or combinations of black or brown with white. |
| Coat: | It has profuse, single coat, either wavy or curly. |
| Character: | Portuguese Water Dogs are obedient, sociable, and friendly. |
| Temperament: | This breed enjoys being around other dogs, other animals, and children. |
| Care: | The coat needs combing every other day, plus monthly clipping or scissoring. Two clips are acceptable: the lion clip and the retriever clip. |
| Training: | This breed is very intelligent and is eager to please. Therefore, training can be an easy process and they seem to understand instructions quite well. |
| Activity: | The Portuguese Water Dog loves to swim and needs a lot of exercise each day. |
| Country of Origin: | Portugal |
| Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. |
| Life Expectancy: | 10-14 |
Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
AKC PORTUGUESE WATER DOG MALE
$1,500
Jack Frost
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA SWARTZ CREEK, MI, USA
Date listed: 01/10/2025
This is Jack Frost! He was born on October 16th and is ready to go to his new home! Both parents are AKC registered and also health tested. DNA, BAER, CERF tested. He is a...
Lenny
$1,200
Lenny
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 10 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 01/04/2025
Hi, I'm Lenny, and I'm a charming Portuguese Water Dog puppy! I'm going to love going to the dog park and playing, so I know we'll have a lot of fun together. I'll come home up to...
Denver
$1,200
Denver
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 10 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 01/04/2025
Hi, I'm Denver, and I'm a charming Portuguese Water Dog puppy! I'm going to love going to the dog park and playing, so I know we'll have a lot of fun together. I'll come home up...
Maria
$1,200
Maria
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 10 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 01/04/2025
Hi, I'm Maria, and I'm a charming Portuguese Water Dog puppy! I'm going to love going to the dog park and playing, so I know we'll have a lot of fun together. I'll come home up to...
Lacy
$1,200
Lacy
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 10 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 01/04/2025
Hi, I'm Lacy, and I'm a charming Portuguese Water Dog puppy! I'm going to love going to the dog park and playing, so I know we'll have a lot of fun together. I'll come home up to...
Nutmeg
$1,500
Nutmeg
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 5 Weeks Old
USA HAMILTON, MO, USA
Date listed: 12/28/2024
Our puppies are well socialized, loved and a big part of our family. Our aim is to produce a healthy, structurally sound puppy with a wonderful temperament. We are committed to...
Halloween candies
$2,800
Litter of 3
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 11 Weeks Old
USA NAPLES, FL, USA
Date listed: 12/23/2024
3 Females Portuguese Water Dogs from Pure PWD Dam and Sir. Born on Halloween ready to have new home after Dec 26 2024
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Woody - Portuguese Water Dog Dog For Adoption
FOR ADOPTION
Woody
Portuguese Water Dog
Male,
USA Tenafly, NJ, USA
Date listed: 01/15/2025
Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog. Woody is a 4 month old Portuguese Water Dog. He is very sweet and playful. He is working on his housetraining along with his brother Buzz. He is...
Buzz - Portuguese Water Dog Dog For Adoption
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Buzz
Portuguese Water Dog
Male,
USA Tenafly, NJ, USA
Date listed: 01/15/2025
Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog. Buzz is a 4 month old Portuguese Water Dog. He is very sweet and playful. He is working on his housetraining along with his brother Woody. He is...
Charlie - Portuguese Water Dog Dog For Adoption
FOR ADOPTION
Charlie
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, Baby
USA Oak Bluffs, MA, USA
Date listed: 01/15/2025
Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog. Meet Charlie – Your New Best Friend Charlie is a 1.5-year-old Portuguese Water Dog with a heart full of love and energy to spare. At...
Carson - Portuguese Water Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
FOR ADOPTION
Carson
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, Adult
USA Landenberg, PA, USA
Date listed: 01/31/2024
Posted Breed: Portuguese Water Dog (medium coat). CARSON is an 8 year old Portuguese Water Dog looking for a quiet household with active dog parents. He has some behavioral...
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