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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
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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 |
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Portuguese Water Dog Puppy for Sale near MONCLOVA, OH, USA. ADN-271860. Portuguese Water Dog
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Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog
$2,000
Portuguese Water Dog litter. Will be ready 7/26. Will have first vet check, first vaccinations, dewormed and microchipped. Sent home with a collar, leash and puppy food. 72hr...
Portuguese Water Dog Puppy for Sale near MONCLOVA, OH, USA. ADN-271132. Portuguese Water Dog
Water Dogs
Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog
$2,000
Portuguese Water Dog litter. Will be ready 7/26. Will have first vet check, first vaccinations, dewormed and microchipped. Sent home with a collar, leash and puppy food. 72hr...
Portuguese Water Dog Litter of Puppies for Sale near BALDWIN, KS, USA. ADN-271091. Portuguese Water Dogs Home Raised
Litter of 5
Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dogs Home Raised
$2,500
These pups have been born and raised in our home. They have been handled by our young grandchildren since they were born. They as their parents have loving personalities. Enjoy...
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